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Union Territories (Part VIII)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Regions directly governed by the Union due to strategic, cultural, or administrative reasons. Examples include Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, and the newly formed Jammu & Kashmir (UT). The President administers UTs through an appointed Administrator or Lieutenant Governor. Some UTs have legislative assemblies and councils of ministers (Delhi, Puducherry, J&K), while others do not. Legislative powers can be narrower, with the Centre retaining major control over policing and other matters. Article 239 outlines the arrangement, allowing flexible governance that suits diverse local contexts. However, UT residents often demand statehood for greater autonomy, as witnessed in Delhi’s frequent center-state tussles.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

What is the term of office for the President of India?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?