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)
