Consider the following statements:
1. Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is the most active volcano in the world.
2. Vesuvius volcano is an example of a dormant volcano.
3. Mount Thielsen in the U.S is an example of an extinct volcano.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

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Consider the following statements:
1. Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is the most active volcano in the world.
2. Vesuvius volcano is an example of a dormant volcano.
3. Mount Thielsen in the U.S is an example of an extinct volcano.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Kilauea, the world's most active volcanic mass, located on the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii state, US. It has been erupting sporadically since the 2000s.

Statement 2 is correct: Vesuvius volcano is an example of a dormant volcano which erupted first in 79 A.D then it kept quiet upto 1631 A.D, when it suddenly exploded with great force.

Statement 3 is correct: Extinct volcanoes are those which have not erupted in human history. Examples of extinct volcanoes are Mount Thielsen in Oregon in the US and Mount Slemish in Co. Antrim.

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Consider the following statements: 1. Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is the most active volcano in the world. 2. Vesuvius volcano is an example of a dormant volcano. 3. Mount Thielsen in the U.S is an example of an extinct volcano. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only