With reference to Peru, consider the following statements: 1. Peru is located just south of the Equator in South America. 2. It is the second-largest country in South America after Brazil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Peru, consider the following statements:
1.Peru is located just south of the Equator in South America.
2.It is the second-largest country in South America after Brazil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Peru is situated in western South America, just south of the Equator.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Peru is the third-largest country in South America by area, after Brazil and Argentina.

Source- PIB