EU membership: Switzerland, Malta, Bulgaria — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2009

Consider the following countries:

1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria

Which of the above are members of the European Union?

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

Explanation

2 and 3 are members of the European Union

• The European Union is a group of 27 countries that operate as a cohesive economic and political block.
• Switzerland is not a member.

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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only