Geography: Regional Groupings & World Geography PYQ.
UPSC Prelims previous year questions on Regional Groupings & World Geography (Geography) — real questions with answers and explanations.
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2026Multi-statement (Traditional Style)Regional Groupings & World Geography
Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?
1. Belarus
2. Poland
3. Germany
4. Switzerland
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.1, 2 and 4
B.1 and 4 only
C.2 and 3
D.2 and 4 only
Explanation: * Belarus (1) is not a member: It holds close political and strategic alignment with Russia instead. * Poland (2) is a member: It joined the EU in 2004 during its major eastern enlargement. * Germany (3) is a member: It is one of the foundational members of the original European Economic Community (EEC) established in 1957. * Switzerland (4) is not a member: While it coordinates with the EU extensively through bilateral economic treaties, it is not an EU member state and belongs to the EFTA trade group instead. * Therefore, only 2 and 3 are members.
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