Barren Island is a volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea. It is part of the Andaman Islands and is the only active volcano in India. The surrounding waters and island area have been designated as the Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary.
Barren Island Wild Life Sanctuary is located in _______.
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2019 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Definition and Objectives of Wildlife Sanctuaries)
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