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U n i o n  a n d  I t s
T e r r i t o r i e s
U n i o n  T e r r i t o r i e s
S t a t e s
C o n c l u s i o n
T h i s  m i n d  m a p  p r o v i d e s  a  c o m p r e h e n s i v e
o v e r v i e w  o f  t h e  u n i o n  t e r r i t o r i e s  a n d
s t a t e s  o f  I n d i a ,  h i g h l i g h t i n g  t h e  k e y  a c t s ,
c o m m i t t e e s ,  a n d  f o r m a t i o n s  i n v o l v e d  i n
t h e i r  e s t a b l i s h m e n t  a n d  r e o r g a n i z a t i o n .
D e s c r i p t i o n :  A d m i n i s t r a t i v e  d i v i s i o n s  d i r e c t l y  r u l e d  b y
t h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t  o f  I n d i a .
E x a m p l e s :
A n d a m a n  a n d  N i c o b a r  I s l a n d s  ( 1 9 5 6 )
C h a n d i g a r h  ( 1 9 5 3 )
D a d r a  a n d  N a g a r  H a v e l i  a n d  D a m a n  a n d  D i u  ( 2 0 2 0 )
L a k s h a d w e e p  ( 1 9 5 6 )
D e l h i  ( N a t i o n a l  C a p i t a l  T e r r i t o r y  o f  D e l h i  i n  1 9 5 6 )
P u d u c h e r r y  ( 1 9 6 3 )
D e s c r i p t i o n :  S u b - n a t i o n a l  a d m i n i s t r a t i v e  d i v i s i o n s ,
e a c h  h a v i n g  i t s  o w n  e l e c t e d  g o v e r n m e n t .
A c t :  S t a t e s  R e o r g a n i z a t i o n  A c t  o f  1 9 5 6
C o m m i t t e e s :
F o r m a t i o n s :
A n d h r a  P r a d e s h :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 5 3  b y  m e r g i n g  A n d h r a
S t a t e  a n d  T e l a n g a n a  r e g i o n  o f  H y d e r a b a d  S t a t e
K e r a l a :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 5 6  b y  m e r g i n g  M a l a b a r  d i s t r i c t ,
T r a v a n c o r e - C o c h i n ,  a n d  s o m e  p a r t s  o f  M a d r a s  S t a t e
K a r n a t a k a :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 5 6  b y  m e r g i n g  M y s o r e  S t a t e ,
C o o r g  S t a t e ,  a n d  s o m e  p a r t s  o f  B o m b a y  P r e s i d e n c y
a n d  M a d r a s  S t a t e
M a h a r a s h t r a :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 6 0  b y  m e r g i n g  M a r a t h i -
s p e a k i n g  r e g i o n s  o f  B o m b a y  S t a t e  a n d  s o m e  p a r t s  o f
H y d e r a b a d  S t a t e  a n d  M a d h y a  P r a d e s h
G u j a r a t :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 6 0  b y  m e r g i n g  G u j a r a t i - s p e a k i n g
r e g i o n s  o f  B o m b a y  S t a t e
P u n j a b :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 6 6  b y  d i v i d i n g  t h e  e x i s t i n g  s t a t e
o f  P u n j a b  i n t o  P u n j a b  a n d  H a r y a n a
H a r y a n a :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 6 6  b y  d i v i d i n g  t h e  e x i s t i n g
s t a t e  o f  P u n j a b
H i m a c h a l  P r a d e s h :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 7 1  b y  s e p a r a t i n g
H i m a c h a l  a r e a  f r o m  t h e  e x i s t i n g  s t a t e  o f  P u n j a b
C h h a t t i s g a r h :  F o r m e d  i n  2 0 0 0  b y  s e p a r a t i n g  f r o m
M a d h y a  P r a d e s h
U t t a r a k h a n d :  F o r m e d  i n  2 0 0 0  b y  s e p a r a t i n g  f r o m  t h e
e x i s t i n g  s t a t e  o f  U t t a r  P r a d e s h
J h a r k h a n d :  F o r m e d  i n  2 0 0 0  b y  s e p a r a t i n g  f r o m  B i h a r
T e l a n g a n a :  F o r m e d  i n  2 0 1 4  b y  s e p a r a t i n g  f r o m
A n d h r a  P r a d e s h
G o a :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 8 7  b y  s e p a r a t i n g  f r o m  t h e  e x i s t i n g
s t a t e  o f  M a h a r a s h t r a
M i z o r a m :  B e c a m e  a  s t a t e  i n  1 9 8 7
A r u n a c h a l  P r a d e s h :  B e c a m e  a  s t a t e  i n  1 9 8 7
N a g a l a n d :  B e c a m e  a  s t a t e  i n  1 9 6 3
M a n i p u r :  B e c a m e  a  s t a t e  i n  1 9 7 2
T r i p u r a :  B e c a m e  a  s t a t e  i n  1 9 7 2
M e g h a l a y a :  B e c a m e  a  s t a t e  i n  1 9 7 2
S i k k i m :  B e c a m e  a  s t a t e  i n  1 9 7 5
F a z a l  A l i  C o m m i s s i o n :  F o r m e d  i n  1 9 5 3  t o  r e c o m m e n d
t h e  r e o r g a n i z a t i o n  o f  I n d i a n  s t a t e s
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1. What is the meaning of "Union and its Territory"?
Ans. "Union and its Territory" refers to the geographical boundaries of a country and the division of power between the central government and the states within that country. It defines the extent and organization of the political and administrative units of the country.
2. How is the territory of India classified?
Ans. The territory of India is classified into three categories: (1) States, (2) Union Territories, and (3) Territories that may be acquired by the Government of India.
3. What is the difference between a State and a Union Territory in India?
Ans. A State in India has its own elected government and legislative assembly, enjoying a higher degree of autonomy compared to the Union Territories. On the other hand, Union Territories are directly governed by the central government, with an administrator appointed by the President of India.
4. Can the territory of India be altered or reorganized?
Ans. Yes, the territory of India can be altered or reorganized through the process of legislation. Parliament has the power to create new states, change the boundaries of existing states, merge states, or even change a state into a Union Territory and vice versa, subject to certain constitutional provisions.
5. How are Union Territories administered in India?
Ans. Union Territories in India are administered either by an administrator appointed by the President or by a Lieutenant Governor. The central government exercises a greater degree of control over the administration and governance of Union Territories compared to the states. However, some Union Territories like Delhi have their own elected government and Chief Minister.
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