South America

✅ **Statement I: Correct** *Andes pass through **Bolivia**, forming the Altiplano plateau.* ❌ **Statement II: Incorrect** *Andes do **not** pass through **Brazil**, which lies on the Brazilian Plateau.* ✅ **Statement III: Correct** *Andes pass through **Colombia**, where they split into three mountain chains.* ✅ **Statement IV: Correct** *Andes run north-south through **Ecuador**, shaping its geography.* ❌ **Statement V: Incorrect** **Paraguay** lies in the interior lowlands; Andes do **not** pass through it. ✅ **Statement VI: Correct** *The **Venezuelan Andes** extend into western Venezuela (Cordillera de Mérida).* **Correct Answer: (C) Only four** ✅ Andes pass through: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela ❌ Not through: Brazil, Paraguay