Voice: Hello? Can anybody hear me?
The voice came from a walkie-talkie lying on a shelf behind me. I took it and answered (it).
Me: Who's this?
Are either "answered" alone and "answered it" OK here?
Yes, but there's no need for the repetition of 'it'
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