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13.The Schengen Area is the area comprising 26 European countries that have abolished passport and any other type of border control and functions as a single country for international travel purposes. Which of the following is /are not part of Schengen Borders Agreement?

i. Ireland

ii. Switzerland

iii. Romania

iv. United Kingdom


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a) i only

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b) i, ii only

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c) i, iii and iv

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d) All the above
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Solution

The correct option is C

c) i, iii and iv


Ans 13. C

Explanation: The Schengen Area is an area comprising 26 European states that have officially abolished passport and any other type o border control at their mutual borders. The area mostly functions as a single country for international travel purposes, with a common visa policy. The area is named after the Schengen Agreement. States in the Schengen Area have eliminated border controls with other Schengen members and strengthened border controls with non-Schengen countries. Today, the Schengen Area encompasses most EU States, except for Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom. However, Bulgaria and Romania are currently in the process of joining the Schengen Area. Of non-EU States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein have joined the Schengen Area


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