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UPSC Prelims 2001 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Volcanic eruptions do not occur in the
- (a) Baltic Sea
- (b) Black Sea
- (c) Caribbean Sea
- (d) Caspian Sea
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea lies on the stable Baltic Shield — no volcanic activity.
Why the others are wrong
(b) The Black Sea region has volcanic features in the Caucasus.
(c) The Caribbean has active volcanoes (Montserrat, Martinique).
(d) The Caspian region has mud volcanoes (Azerbaijan).
The trap
None.
🔒 Stable shields (Baltic, Canadian, Deccan) → no volcanoes, old rocks, minerals.
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