Which one among the following statements is not correct about the European Union?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → It never acts like a nation state.
Option (1) It has evolved from an economic union to a political one. — True. It has become an increasingly political union over time.
Option (2) It never acts like a nation state. — False. The EU has started to act more as a nation state, with its own flag, anthem, founding date and currency.
Option (3) The attempts to have a Constitution has failed. — True.
Option (4) It has some form of a common foreign and security policy in dealing with other nation states. — True.
NCERT (2025-26): “European Union … The European Union has evolved over time from an economic union to an increasingly political one. The EU has started to act more as a nation state. While the attempts to have a Constitution for the EU have failed, it has its own flag, anthem, founding date, and currency. It also has some form of a common foreign and security policy in its dealings with other nations.…” |