UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 1
Consider the following countries :
- Austria
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Sweden
- North Macedonia
How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only four)
Explanation: Bulgaria, Croatia, Sweden and North Macedonia are NATO members, making four countries in the list. Austria and Serbia are not members; Sweden joined in March 2024.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
Austria: non-member (neutral).
Bulgaria: member since 2004.
Croatia: member since 2009.
Serbia: non-member.
Sweden: member since 2024.
North Macedonia: member since 2020.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-'Only three' understates the verified count of 4.
B. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
C. Incorrect-'Only five' overstates the verified count of 4.
D. Incorrect-'All the six' overstates the verified count of 4.