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Consider the following countries

Consider the following countries:
1. Bolivia
2. Brazil
3. Colombia
4. Ecuador
5. Paraguay
6. Venezuela
How many of the above countries do the Andes mountains pass through?

(a)

Only two

(b)

Only three

(c)

Only four

(d)

Only five

Answer:

(c)

Moderate

Factual

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world and run along the western edge of South America. Let us evaluate each country: Bolivia – ✔️ Correct The Andes pass extensively through Bolivia, forming the Altiplano region. Brazil – ❌ Incorrect Brazil lies to the east of the Andes. The Andes do not pass through Brazil. Colombia – ✔️ Correct The Andes enter Colombia from the south and split into three ranges (Cordilleras). Ecuador – ✔️ Correct The Andes run north to south through Ecuador and form a prominent part of its geography. Paraguay – ❌ Incorrect Paraguay lies east of the Andes and is not traversed by the range. Venezuela – ✔️ Correct The northernmost extension of the Andes enters western Venezuela, particularly the Cordillera de Mérida.