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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 162 of 200

Q162
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Physiography: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & Islands
Which island in the Andaman and Nicobar group is famous for its active volcano?
  1. a.Barren Island
  2. b.Ross Island
  3. c.Neil Island
  4. d.Havelock Island

Answer: (A) Barren Island

Barren Island in the Andaman Sea has India's only confirmed active volcano, which has erupted repeatedly since 1991. Ross, Neil and Havelock are non-volcanic islands known for history and tourism.