Q21 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Consider the following countries:I.AustriaII.BulgariaIII.CroatiaIV.SerbiaV.SwedenVI.North MacedoniaHow many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

A Only three
B Only four
C Only five
D All the six

Correct answer: (b) Only four

Explanation

  1. A

    Only three

    Only three. Four of the six names are NATO members.

  2. B

    Only four

    Only four. Bulgaria, Croatia, Sweden and North Macedonia are in NATO. Austria and Serbia are not.

  3. C

    Only five

    Only five. Austria or Serbia would have to be counted; they are not members.

  4. D

    All the six

    All six. Austria is neutral; Serbia is not in NATO.

Summary. Official Set A key is (b) only four. Bulgaria, Croatia and North Macedonia are NATO members. Sweden joined in 2024. Austria is constitutionally neutral. Serbia is not in the Alliance. That is four of the six names.

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