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Question No. 98Interactive Test Mode
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Q98. Consider the following statements about the European Union: 1. The European Union was known earlier as the European Community 2. The Single European Act (1986) and the Maastricht Treaty were milestones in its formation 3. Citizens of European Union countries enjoy dual citizenship 4. Switzerland is a member of the European Union Which of the above statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements about the European Union:

  1. The European Union was known earlier as the European Community
  2. The Single European Act (1986) and the Maastricht Treaty were milestones in its formation
  3. Citizens of European Union countries enjoy dual citizenship
  4. Switzerland is a member of the European Union Which of the above statements are correct ?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Statement 1 is correct: The EU evolved from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community / European Community.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Single European Act (1986) paved the way for the single market, and the Maastricht Treaty (1992) formally established the European Union.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Under the Maastricht Treaty, EU citizenship was introduced, complementing national citizenship (granting freedom of movement and residence across member states).
  • Statement 4 is incorrect: Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (it rejected EEA/EU membership in referendums).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Switzerland's famous neutrality kept it outside the European Union (eliminate Statement 4). This eliminates options (a) and (c), leaving (b) and (d). Since statement 2 is undeniably true, (d) is correct.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q98)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q98

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 98 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Switzerland's famous neutrality kept it outside the European Union (eliminate Statement 4). This eliminates options (a) and (c), leaving (b) and (d). Since statement 2 is undeniably true, (d) is correct.

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