Question
UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:
Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries ?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1: Ecuador
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
Tungurahua Volcano is located in Ecuador, in the Andes mountain chain. It is an active stratovolcano associated with Ecuador’s volcanic belt. The name “Tungurahua” is also associated with Tungurahua Province in central Ecuador.
- UNESCO added Tungurahua Volcano to the list of UNESCO Global Geoparks in 2025, along with another Ecuadorian site, Napo Sumaco. This made Ecuador’s geopark network more prominent in South America.
- The other options are incorrect because Peru, Bolivia and Colombia are Andean countries, but Tungurahua Volcano is specifically located in Ecuador, not in these countries.
Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.
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