How many Union Territories does India have after the bifurcation of Ja...
The correct answer is option 'C', which states that India has 8 Union Territories after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.
Explanation:
1. Union Territories in India: Union Territories (UTs) in India are regions that are directly governed by the central government. Unlike states, which have their own elected governments, UTs are administered by a Lieutenant Governor appointed by the President of India.
2. Bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir: Prior to the bifurcation, Jammu and Kashmir was a state in India. However, on 31st October 2019, the government of India enacted the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, which reorganized the state into two separate UTs - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
3. Jammu and Kashmir: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir consists of the regions of Jammu, Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh. It has a Legislative Assembly and is governed by a Lieutenant Governor.
4. Ladakh: The Union Territory of Ladakh includes the regions of Leh and Kargil. It does not have a Legislative Assembly and is directly governed by a Lieutenant Governor.
5. Other Union Territories: In addition to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, India has 6 other Union Territories, which are as follows:
a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b) Chandigarh
c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (merged UT)
d) Lakshadweep
e) Puducherry
f) Delhi
Therefore, after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, India has a total of 8 Union Territories.
How many Union Territories does India have after the bifurcation of Ja...
Wrong answer
it should be 9
coz Daman and diu and dadar and nagar haveli merged and came into force on 26th jan,2020.