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Consider the following countries:

  1. 1.Austria
  2. 2.Bulgaria
  3. 3.Croatia
  4. 4.Serbia
  5. 5.Sweden
  6. 6.North Macedonia

How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

  1. A.Only three
  2. B.Only four
  3. C.Only five
  4. D.All the six
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Only four

NATO membership is restricted to countries within the North Atlantic region that are committed to collective defense. Bulgaria, Croatia, and Sweden are current members. Austria, Serbia, and North Macedonia are not members of NATO; Austria is constitutionally neutral, while Serbia and North Macedonia have pursued partnerships with NATO but not full membership.

Source: UPSC gs1 2025

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