Q118 / 270 · NDA 2026 (Phase 1) · General Ability

Mount Ibu, which recently erupted in Indonesia, is a

A
shield volcano
Correct answer
B
composite volcano
C
volcanic dome
D
cinder cone

Solution

Mount Ibu is a stratovolcano, which is also known as a composite volcano. It is located on the northwest coast of Halmahera island in Indonesia.

Composite volcanoes are conical volcanoes built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash.

Answer: composite volcano

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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