UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

Consider the following countries: 1. Switzerland 2. Malta 3. Bulgaria Which of the above are members of European Union?

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 onlyCorrect
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Malta and Bulgaria are full members of the European Union, while Switzerland is not. 1. Switzerland is located in central Europe but has consistently chosen not to join the European Union. Instead, it maintains a relationship with the EU through a series of bilateral agreements and is part of the Schengen Area, but it remains a non member state. 2. Malta joined the European Union on May 1, 2004, as part of the largest single expansion of the union. 3. Bulgaria joined the European Union on January 1, 2007, along with Romania. Since only Malta and Bulgaria are members, the correct combination is 2 and 3 only.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following countries: 1. Switzerland 2. Malta 3. Bulgaria Which of the above are members of European Union?
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