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Q100 (IAS/2026) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings Official Key

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ?
1. Belarus
2. Poland
3. Germany
4. Switzerland

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C

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The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.

  • Germany is one of the founding members of the European Union.
  • Poland joined the European Union on May 1, 2004.
  • Belarus is an Eastern European country that is not a member of the EU; it maintains strong ties with Russia instead.
  • Switzerland is not a member of the EU. Although it is located in the heart of Europe and participates in the single market and the Schengen Area through bilateral treaties, Swiss voters have historically rejected EU membership.

Therefore, only Poland and Germany are members of the EU. The correct answer is 2 and 3.

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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Moderate fairness Books / CA: 5/10 · 5/10
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This is a classic map-based International Relations question blending static NCERT knowledge with geopolitical awareness. While Germany and Poland are explicitly covered in Class XII Political Science, knowing that Switzerland (neutrality/EFTA) and Belarus (Russian ally/EAEU) are NOT in the EU is basic geopolitical common sense expected of a serious aspirant.

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Is Belarus a member of the European Union?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable
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www.eicindia.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
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  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) explicitly distinguishes Belarus from the European Union by noting its geographical location 'connecting EU and EaEU'.
  • It identifies Belarus as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), not the EU.
  • The document highlights that Belarus serves as a transit point for goods moving into the European Union, implying it is an external entity.
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