Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of Asia, is found in which range? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of Asia, is found in which range?
A. The Himalayas
B. The Rockies
C. The Andes
D. The Alps
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres, located in the Andes of Argentina.

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