General Awareness: The European Union quiz (Set-1)

1. Borders are widely respected by mankind, but not by nature. The Danube is one of the main rivers of Europe. Which countries of the European Union does it run through?

a) Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania & Bulgaria
b) Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania & Ukraine
c) Germany, Austria, Serbia, Hungary, Romania & Bulgaria
d) Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania & Bulgaria

The correct answer is a) Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania & Bulgaria

2. What is the Gaelic name of Ireland?

a) Airlann
b) Ulster
c) Hibernia
d) Eire--

The correct answer is d) Eire

3. Which six countries were the founding members of the European Union (EU)?

a) Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands & the United Kingdom
b) Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands & West-Germany
c) Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, West-Germany & the United Kingdom
d) Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands & the United Kingdom

The correct answer is b) Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands & West-Germany

4. The world's oldest anthem belongs to a EU-member: which one?

a) Germany
b) Italy
c) France
d) The Netherlands

The correct answer is d) The Netherlands

5. Both Finland and Norway are members of the European Union.

a) True
b) False

The correct answer is b) False

6. Tallinn is the capital of which EU country?

a) Latvia
b) Finland
c) Lithuania
d) Estonia

The correct answer is d) Estonia