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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

राष्ट्रपति की नियुक्ति में किस संस्था का योगदान महत्वपूर्ण होता है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

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

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

मौलिक अधिकारों की सुरक्षा के लिए नागरिकों को कौन सा अधिकार प्रदान किया गया है?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?