UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

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:

  1. 1, 2 and 4
  2. 1 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 2 and 4 only

Answer

Correct Answer

Poland and Germany

Explanation

Poland and Germany are members of the European Union. Belarus is not an EU member, and Switzerland is also outside the European Union, although Switzerland has extensive economic and political agreements with the EU. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Topics: european union, international organizations, international relations, world geography