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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CHSL - 8th July 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

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Which of the following is the capital of the Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Daman.

Which of the following is the capital of the Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

 Daman

Dadra and Nagar Haveli:
  • It is composed of two separate geographical entities: Nagar Haveli, wedged between Maharashtra and Gujarat, and, 1 km to the northwest, the smaller enclave of Dadra, which is surrounded by Gujarat.
  • Unlike the surrounding areas, this was ruled by the Portuguese from 1783 until the mid-20th century.
  • The area was captured by pro-India forces in 1954 and administered as the de facto state of Free Dadra and Nagar Haveli before being annexed to India as a union territory in 1961.
  • But now the union territory was merged with, Daman and Diu to form a new union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on 26 January 2020 and the capital is Daman only.