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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

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?