Q. Consider the following statements: Ireland is a member of EU but not a member of unified visa system as part of the Schengen area Switzerland is NOT a member of EU but is a part of unified visa system as part of the Schengen area Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2 are correct
Notes:

1. Statement 1: Ireland is a member of EU but not a member of unified visa system as part of the Schengen area: This statement is correct. Ireland is part of the European Union but it opted out of joining the Schengen area and maintains its own national visa system.
2. Statement 2: Switzerland is NOT a member of EU but is a part of unified visa system as part of the Schengen area: This statement is also correct. Switzerland is not in the EU but is part of the Schengen area and follows the unified Schengen visa system.

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