Consider the following statements regarding the Andes Mountain Range: 1. It is the longest continental mountain range on Earth and stands as the highest system outside of Asia. 2. Its highest peak, Mount Aconcagua, is an active volcano located along the tectonic boundary of the South American Plate. 3. Ojos del Salado, situated on the Chile-Argentina border, is classified as the highest active volcano on Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Andes form a continuous highland along the western coast of South America. It is the longest continental mountain range in the world (~7,000 km) and the highest outside Asia, boasting an average elevation of around 4,000 m.
Statement 2 is incorrect: While Mount Aconcagua (6,962 m) is of volcanic origin, it is a dormant/extinct volcano.
Statement 3 is correct: Ojos del Salado (6,893 m) is a structurally active stratovolcano on the Argentina-Chile border and holds the definitive geographic record as the highest active volcano on Earth.