QUESTION

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World Geography

Prelims 2025

Consider the following countries:

I. Bolivia II. Brazil III. Colombia IV. Ecuador V. Paraguay VI. Venezuela

Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Statement I: Correct Andes pass through Bolivia, forming the Altiplano plateau.

Statement II: Incorrect Andes do not pass through Brazil, which lies on the Brazilian Plateau.

Statement III: Correct Andes pass through Colombia, where they split into three mountain chains.

Statement IV: Correct Andes run north-south through Ecuador, shaping its geography.

Statement V: Incorrect Paraguay lies in the interior lowlands; Andes do not pass through it.

Statement VI: Correct The Venezuelan Andes extend into western Venezuela (Cordillera de Mérida).

Correct Answer: (C) Only four ✅ Andes pass through: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela ❌ Not through: Brazil, Paraguay

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