Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries?
Answer & explanation
Answer: (a) Ecuador
Tungurahua is an active stratovolcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, near the town of Baños. UNESCO designated the Tungurahua Volcano UNESCO Global Geopark, covering about 239,700 hectares, in 2025, with Ecuador as the country.
- ✓ (a) UNESCO lists the geopark as located in the Ecuadorian Andes, designated in 2025, country Ecuador.
- ✗ (b) Peru's volcanic landmarks such as Misti and Sabancaya lie in the southern Andes; Tungurahua is not among them.
- ✗ (d) Colombia's active volcanoes include Nevado del Ruiz and Galeras; Tungurahua lies south of the border, in central Ecuador.
Remember · Tungurahua ('throat of fire'): active volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes; UNESCO Global Geopark since 2025, next to Sangay and Llanganates National Parks.
Sources
- UNESCO, Tungurahua Volcano UNESCO Global Geopark ↗ “Located in the Ecuadorian Andes, Tungurahua Volcano UNESCO Global Geopark displays a geological history spanning over 417 million years, shaped by volcanic eruptions, tectonic uplift, and glacial activity. … Characteristics Designation date 2025 Country(ies) Ecuador Transnational No Area (ha) 239,700”
Question and answer: UPSC's provisional GS Paper I (2026, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). ·