UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 88
Consider the following countries :
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Venezuela
Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?
View correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Only four)
Explanation: The Andes run along the western side of South America and pass through Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela among the listed countries. They do not pass through Brazil or Paraguay.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
Bolivia: Yes-Andean highlands.
Brazil: No-the Andes lie to its west.
Colombia: Yes-northern Andean ranges.
Ecuador: Yes-Andean cordilleras.
Paraguay: No-outside the Andes.
Venezuela: Yes-the northern extension reaches western Venezuela.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-'Only two' understates the verified count of 4.
B. Incorrect-'Only three' understates the verified count of 4.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-'Only five' overstates the verified count of 4.