Prelims 2025

Q. 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?

(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) Only five

Correct Answer: (c) Only four

UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper's Solution

Explanation : 

I. Bolivia: The Andes Mountains run through Bolivia, dominating the western part of the country.

II. Brazil: The Andes Mountains do not pass through Brazil. The mountain ranges in Brazil are separate from the Andes.

III. Colombia: The Andes Mountains extend into Colombia, where they split into three parallel ranges.

IV. Ecuador: The Andes Mountains pass through Ecuador, forming two main chains with valleys in between.

V. Paraguay: The Andes Mountains do not pass through Paraguay. Paraguay lies to the east of the Andes.

VI. Venezuela: The Andes Mountains form the northernmost extension of the range in Venezuela.

Therefore, the Andes Mountains pass through Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. This makes a total of four countries.

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