Question

Consider the following statements:

1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 

2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.

3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 3

Answer 1

(a) 1 only

Barren Island volcano became active again in March, 1991. A second phase of eruptions started in 1995. So is means third statement is wrong, by elimination, we've the answer (a) only 1.