Q. With reference to Portugal, consider the following statements:
1.It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, located on the Iberian Peninsula.
2.It shares land borders with both Spain and France.
3.It is a unitary semi-presidential republic with a parliamentary democracy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct – Portugal is the westernmost country in mainland Europe, situated on the Iberian Peninsula.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect – Portugal shares its only land border with Spain, not with France.
  • Statement 3 is correct – Portugal follows a unitary semi-presidential republic system with a parliamentary democracy.

Source– TH

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