Q75 · UPSC Prelims 2026 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?1.Belarus2.Poland3.Germany4.Switzerland Select the answer using the code given below:

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Exam
Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination (UPSC)
Board
UPSC
Stage
Prelims
Year
2026
Paper
UPSC Prelims — Prelims General Studies Paper I (General Studies)
Booklet
Set A
Question
Q75
Topic
Current Affairs and GK
Syllabus
Current events, government schemes, miscellaneous GK — Prelims GS Paper I.
A 1, 2 and 4
B 1 and 4 only
C 2 and 3
D 2 and 4 only

Correct answer: (c) 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1, 2 and 4

    This option includes Belarus, Poland, and Switzerland. It is incorrect because Belarus and Switzerland are not members of the European Union.

  2. B

    1 and 4 only

    This option claims Belarus and Switzerland are members. It is incorrect because both countries remain outside the European Union.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    Poland and Germany are member states of the European Union, making this the correct combination among the given choices.

  4. D

    2 and 4 only

    This option includes Poland and Switzerland. It is incorrect because Switzerland is not a member of the European Union. Summary. Official key is (c) because Poland and Germany belong to the European Union, whereas Belarus and Switzerland are non-members.

Summary. Official key is (c) because Poland and Germany belong to the European Union, whereas Belarus and Switzerland are non-members.

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