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Download Solution PDFThe number of Union Territories in India is
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 8.
Key Points
- As of 2021, there are 8 Union Territories in India.
- The Union Territories are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Delhi, Puducherry, Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
- The reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir on 31 October 2019 led to the creation of two new Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Union Territories are regions governed directly by the Central Government of India.
Additional Information
- Union Territory Governance:
- Unlike states, Union Territories are administered by the President of India through an appointed administrator.
- Some Union Territories, like Delhi and Puducherry, have their own legislative assemblies and elected governments.
- Reorganization Act 2019:
- The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, was enacted to bifurcate the state of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Historical Context:
- Union Territories were created to ensure better administration and control in regions that are strategically important or culturally distinct.
- Unique Status:
- Each Union Territory in India has a unique status and administrative structure, tailored to its specific needs and circumstances.
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