JKSSB Written 2024
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Correct Answer:
Option D —
Narcondam and Barren
• Barren Island: Located in the Andaman Sea, it is the only active volcano in South Asia. Its first recorded eruption was in 1787, and it has shown recent activity as of 2017.• Narcondam Island: Also located in the Andaman Sea (north of Barren Island), it is a dormant volcano. The name is derived from the Tamil word Naraka-kundam, meaning "a pit of hell."
• Geological Context: Both islands are part of the volcanic arc that runs between the Indian Plate and the Burmese Microplate.
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