Question

Union territories of India

Answer 1

Answer:

union territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India. Unlike the states of India, which have their own governments, union territories are usually federal territories governed directly by the central Government of India.

Explanation:

Union territories with their own elected legislatures and governments:

1. Jammu and Kashmir (proposed from 31 October 2019)
2. Puducherry
3. National Capital Territory of Delhi

Union territories without elected legislatures:

1. Chandigarh
2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
3. Daman and Diu
4. Lakshadweep
5. Ladakh (proposed from 31 October 2019)
6. Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Former union territories:

1. Arunachal Pradesh (1972–1987)
2. Goa, Daman and Diu (1961–1987)
3. Himachal Pradesh (1956–1971)
4. Manipur (1956–1972)
5. Mizoram (1972–1987)
6. Nagaland (1957–1963)
7. Tripura (1956–1972)

Answer 2

Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, National Capital Territory of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Ladakh and Puducherry.