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1. What are the Union Territories of India?
Ans. India has 8 Union Territories, which are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Delhi, Puducherry, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
2. How are Union Territories different from States in India?
Ans. Union Territories have less autonomy and are directly governed by the central government, while states have their own elected governments and more legislative powers.
3. What is the significance of Union Territories in the administrative structure of India?
Ans. Union Territories play a crucial role in ensuring the direct governance of the central government in certain regions, especially in strategic locations like Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Jammu and Kashmir.
4. Can Union Territories be granted statehood?
Ans. Yes, Union Territories can be granted statehood by the Parliament through a special process, as seen in the case of Delhi which was earlier a Union Territory and later granted the status of a Union Territory with a legislature.
5. How are administrators appointed in Union Territories?
Ans. Administrators in Union Territories are appointed by the President of India, and they act as representatives of the central government in ensuring governance and administration in the respective territories.
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