Concept:
- Each option makes two claims at once, one about size and one about the continent. A choice fails if either half is wrong.
- Testing the continent first is quicker, because it removes three options together.
Step 1: Test the continent named in each option.
Belgium lies in western Europe, bordered by France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg. So the options placing it in Asia, North America or Africa all fail on this test.
Only option (A) names Europe.
Step 2: Confirm the size claim.
Belgium is smaller in area than Haryana and has a population of a little over one crore, which is about half that of Haryana. Calling it small is therefore accurate.
Step 3: Check that both halves of option (A) hold.
Small is correct and Europe is correct, so the whole statement stands.
Step 4: Recall why Belgium appears in this chapter.
Despite being small and divided by language between Dutch, French and German speakers, Belgium worked out an arrangement that gave every community a share in power. It is the positive example set against the experience of Sri Lanka.
Final Answer: (A) Small country of Europe