UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 80
Consider the following countries :
- Finland
- Germany
- Norway
- Russia
How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two)
Explanation: Germany and Norway border the North Sea. Finland faces the Baltic, while Russia’s nearby coasts are in other maritime basins.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect/False - Finland borders the Baltic Sea/Gulf of Bothnia and Gulf of Finland, not the North Sea.
2. Correct/True - Germany has a North Sea coast.
3. Correct/True - Norway’s coast includes the North Sea.
4. Incorrect/False - Russia has Baltic and Arctic outlets but not a North Sea shoreline.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but items 2, 3 qualify, giving 2.
B. Correct-exactly 2 of the 4 listed items satisfy the condition.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 1, 4 do not.
D. Incorrect-it counts 4, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 1, 4 do not.