Many of the active volcanoes are situated in

(A) Atlantic Ocean
(B) Pacific Ocean
(C) Indian Ocean
(D) Arctic Ocean

Correct Answer : Pacific Ocean
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2000
Explanation : Most scientists consider a volcano active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. There are about 1500 active volcanoes in the world - the majority along the Pacific Ring of Fire - and around 50 of these erupt each year.
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