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What are the two volcanic islands in the Indian territory?
  1. Bitra and Kavaratti
  2. Kavaratti and New Moor
  3. Pamban and Barren
  4. Narcondam and Barren

A
Kavaratti and New Moor
B
Pamban and Barren
C
Narcondam and Barren
D
Bitra and Kavaratti
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Narcondam is a small volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea. The island's peak rises to 710 m above mean sea level, and it is formed of andesite. Narcondam islands are supposed to be dormant volcano whereas Barren is still active. India’s only active volcano is the Barren Islands volcano located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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