hich of the following statements with regard to the Kingdom of Eswatini is/are correct? 1. Eswatini is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique. 2. Eswatini is governed as an absolute monarchy headed by the King. 3. Eswatini is a federal republic headed by an elected President. Select the answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is landlocked, bordered by Mozambique to its east and South Africa on its other sides.
Statement 2 is correct: It is Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy, where King Mswati III rules with supreme executive authority.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is an absolute monarchy.