UPSC Prelim 2025 Paper I

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?

Verified Answer
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. Only four
D. Only five

Explanation:

The Andes mountains pass through Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela among the listed countries. They do not pass through Brazil or Paraguay. Thus, four countries are traversed by the Andes.