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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

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

Who can remove the President of India from office?

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

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

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

संविधान सभा की बैठकें किस वर्ष प्रारंभ हुई थीं?