UPSC CSE Prelims
International Organizations Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ?
- Belarus
- Poland
- Germany
- Switzerland
Select the answer using the code given below :
Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 — Incorrect (Belarus) Belarus is an Eastern European country that is not an EU member. It maintains close political and economic ties with Russia and has never formally applied for EU membership.
Statement 2 — Correct (Poland) Poland is a full EU member state, having joined during the major eastward expansion of May 2004.
Statement 3 — Correct (Germany) Germany is a full EU member state and one of the original six founding members of the EU's predecessor — the European Economic Community (EEC), established in 1957 (Treaty of Rome).
Statement 4 — Incorrect (Switzerland) Switzerland is not an EU member. Despite being geographically surrounded by the EU, it:
- Participates in the EU Single Market and Schengen Area via bilateral treaties
- Maintains historic neutrality
- Is a member of EFTA (European Free Trade Association) instead
Quick Memory Aid:
| Country | EU Member? | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | ❌ No | Close ties with Russia |
| Poland | ✅ Yes | Joined 2004 |
| Germany | ✅ Yes | Founding member 1957 |
| Switzerland | ❌ No | EFTA member, neutral |
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