Which mountain is known as the highest active volcano in the world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which mountain is known as the highest active volcano in the world?

A. Ojos del Salado

B. Cotopaxi

C. Fuji

D. Etna

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Ojos del Salado, located in the Andes on the Chile-Argentina border, is the highest active volcano in the world.

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