71st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2025

Thetwo volcanic Islands in the Indian Territory are

aBitra and Kavaratti
bKavaratti and New Moore
cPamban and Barren
dNarcondam and Barren✓ Correct

Explanation

* In India, only two volcanic islands are considered—Barren Island and Narcondam Island. * Both are located in the Andaman Sea, in the Andaman aman & 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.

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