Question

UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?

Belarus

Poland

Germany

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 (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3: 2 and 3

Detailed Solution

Answer: 3

Explanation:

Belarus is not a member of the European Union. It is located in Eastern Europe and has political and economic links with Russia, but it has not joined the EU. So, point 1 is not correct.
Poland is a member of the European Union. It joined the EU in 2004 during the major eastern enlargement of the Union. So, point 2 is correct.
Germany is a member of the European Union. It was one of the founding members of the European integration process that later developed into the European Union. So, point 3 is correct.
Switzerland is not a member of the European Union. Although it is located in Europe and has close economic relations with the EU, it remains outside the Union. So, point 4 is not correct.

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

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