UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 40
Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Tungurahua is a prominent volcanic massif in Ecuador in the Andean region.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Ecuador is the location of Tungurahua volcano and the associated geopark landscape.
B: Incorrect - Peru has Andean volcanoes, but Tungurahua is not in Peru.
C: Incorrect - Bolivia has other Andean volcanic areas, not Tungurahua.
D: Incorrect - Colombia is north of Ecuador and does not contain Tungurahua.
Review note: Confirm the exact 2025 UNESCO Global Geopark designation/title, because the volcano and the designated geopark may use different official names.