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    What is Schengen Group?                           
    i. It is a the group of 26 European countries         
    ii. This group was set up to abolish passport and immigration controls at their common borders.    
    iii. It functions as a single country for international travel purposes, with a common visa policy.             

    A)  i & ii

    B)  ii & iii

    C)  Only ii

    D)  All the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Schengen is in Luxembourg. It is the group of 26 European countries which have abolished passport and immigration controls at their common borders. It functions as a single country for internationally travel purposes, with a common visa policy. Of 26, 22 are EU member states and 4 are EFTA members. Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania (all EU members) will join once they meet the criteria.


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