Among the following identify the correct features of the European Union.
A. The European Union (EU) has evolved over time from an economic union to a political one
B. The EU has a constitution that contains the details of flag, currency, anthem and founding date.
C. It has some form of a common foreign and security policy in dealing with other nations
D. The European Union has tried to expand areas of cooperation while acquiring new members, especially from the erstwhile Soviet bloc
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, C and D only
A. The European Union (EU) has evolved over time from an economic union to a political one Correct. It has evolved into an increasingly political one.
B. The EU has a constitution that contains the details of flag, currency, anthem and founding date. Incorrect. The attempts to have a Constitution for the EU have failed; it has its own flag, anthem, founding date and currency without one.
C. It has some form of a common foreign and security policy in dealing with other nations Correct. The foundation for it was laid when the EU was set up in 1992.
D. The European Union has tried to expand areas of cooperation while acquiring new members, especially from the erstwhile Soviet bloc Correct. The process has not been easy, as people in many countries are not enthusiastic about giving their State’s powers to the EU.
NCERT (2025-26): “European Union … The collapse of the Soviet bloc put Europe on a fast track and resulted in the establishment of the European Union in 1992. The foundation was thus laid for a common foreign and security policy, cooperation on justice and home affairs, and the creation of a single currency. 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. The European Union has tried to expand areas of cooperation while acquiring new members, especially from the erstwhile Soviet bloc.…” |