UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries?

  1. Ecuador
  2. Peru
  3. Bolivia
  4. Colombia

Answer

Correct Answer

Ecuador

Explanation

Tungurahua Volcano is located in the Ecuadorian Andes, in central Ecuador. It is an active stratovolcano and is associated with the Tungurahua region of the country. UNESCO recognized the Tungurahua area within its Global Geoparks framework in 2025. Therefore, Ecuador is the correct answer.

Topics: south america, unesco, volcanology, world geography