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Detailed explanation-1: -It is the only confirmed active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, and the only active volcano along a chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar. It is a part of the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of the territory’s capital, Port Blair.

Detailed explanation-2: -Barren Island is India’s only active volcano which is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It is located at about 140 km from Port Blair, southern part of Andaman Island in Andaman Sea.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two volcanic islands in the Indian territory are Narcondam and Barren. 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Note The barren island located in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands is the only active volcano found in the Indian territory as well as in south Asia along the chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Andaman-Nicobar. Barren Island is a part of the Andaman Islands. It is the sole confirmed active volcano in South Asia, and therefore the only active volcano along a sequence of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar. The first recorded eruption was in 1787.