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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 the highest judicial authority in India?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?