Q. With reference to the African Union (AU) consider the following statements:
1.The largest urban agglomeration in the AU is Lagos, Nigeria.
2.Its secretariat is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
3.It is a permanent observer at the United Nations General Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 is incorrect. The largest city in the AU is Lagos, Nigeria, while the largest urban agglomeration is Cairo, Egypt.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. AU secretariat is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is a permanent observer at the United Nations General Assembly.

Source: ForumIAS

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