Prelims 2024

Q. Consider the following countries:
1. Finland
2. Germany
3. Norway
4. Russia

How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Correct answer: (b) Only two

Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper

Explanation : 

  • Norway – YES, has a North Sea coast
  • Germany – YES, has a North Sea coast
  • Finland – NO, has coastline on Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia only
  • Russia – NO, has no direct access to North Sea (its northern coast faces the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean)

Check Demo Video

UPSC Factory

Master UPSC offline! 📚🎯 4000+ Prelims PYQs, Mains model answers, NCERT books, Syllabus tracker, topper notes, past papers.
Give it a try, you will love it !!💯

UPSC Factory for Android
Conquer UPSC offline! 🚀 PYQs (Prelims & Mains), Test Series, Syllabus Tracker.
Give it a try, you will love it 💯