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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 31

SSC MTS - 15 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q31

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Who among the following administers the union territories of India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. President.

  • Union Territories are administrated by the President through an Administrator appointed by him. 
  • Administrators of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi and Puducherry are designated as Lieutenant Governors.
  • The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh.

  • The Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is concurrently the Administrator of Daman and Diu. Lakshadweep has a separate Administrator.

  • The National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry each has a legislative assembly and council of ministers