Prelims 2025 · International Relations and Organisations · Question 41
Consider the following countries:
I. Austria
II. Bulgaria
III. Croatia
IV. Serbia
V. Sweden
VI. North Macedonia.
How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
Answer
Only four
- I. Austria — Not a NATO member; it is militarily neutral. Verdict: Incorrect.
- II. Bulgaria — NATO member since 2004. Verdict: Correct.
- III. Croatia — NATO member since 2009. Verdict: Correct.
- IV. Serbia — Not a NATO member; it maintains military neutrality. Verdict: Incorrect.
- V. Sweden — NATO member since 2024. Verdict: Correct.
- VI. North Macedonia — NATO member since 2020. Verdict: Correct.
So, 4 countries are NATO members: Bulgaria, Croatia, Sweden, and North Macedonia. Hence, (b) Only four.