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?

1. A. Only two
2. B. Only three
3. C. Only four
4. D. Only five

Answer: D

Explanation

The Andes Mountains are the world’s longest continental mountain range, stretching along the western edge of South America. They pass through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. From the given list: I. Bolivia: Yes, the Andes pass through Bolivia. III. Colombia: Yes, the Andes pass through Colombia. IV. Ecuador: Yes, the Andes pass through Ecuador. VI. Venezuela: Yes, the Andes pass through Venezuela. II. Brazil: The Andes do not pass through Brazil. V. Paraguay: The Andes do not pass through Paraguay. Therefore, the Andes Mountains pass through five of the listed countries. Geographical features and their distribution across continents are fundamental topics in UPSC Geography.