UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2024

Consider the following countries: 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Answer

Correct Answer

Only two

Explanation

Germany and Norway have coastlines along the North Sea. Finland borders the Baltic Sea, while Russia does not have a North Sea coastline. Therefore, only two of the listed countries border the North Sea.

Topics: european geography, geography, north sea littoral countries, world geography