The two volcanic Islands in the Indian Territory are
- ABitra and Kavaratti
- BKavaratti and New Moore
- CPamban and Barren
- DNarcondam and Barren
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Correct answer: (d) Narcondam and Barren
Explanation
• In India, only two volcanic islands are considered—Barren Island and Narcondam Island. • Both are located in the Andaman Sea, in the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago, and are of volcanic origin. • Barren Island is India’s only active volcano, where eruptions have been recorded several times. • Narcondam Island is also of volcanic origin, but at present it is considered an inactive/dormant volcano.