The question asks about the number of states in the Indian Union as of 2026. This requires knowledge of the current administrative divisions of India, specifically the number of states, which has seen changes in recent years.
D) 28 is the correct answer. As of the current administrative setup, and projected to 2026 without further changes, India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
The question asks for the number of Union Territories in India as of 2026. This requires knowledge of the current administrative divisions of India, specifically the number of Union Territories, considering any recent changes.
The 8 Union Territories are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
Correct Option: C) 8. As of the current administrative divisions and expected status in 2026, India has 8 Union Territories.
The question asks for the specific legislative act under which the State of Jammu & Kashmir was reorganized into two Union Territories. This is a direct factual question related to a significant constitutional and administrative change in India.
Correct Option: D) Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 — This Act was passed by the Parliament of India in August 2019. It reorganized the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories: the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh, effective from October 31, 2019.
The question asks for the exact date when the reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories came into effect. This is a factual question related to a significant administrative change in India.
Correct Option: C) 31 October 2019 is the correct date when the reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories (Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh) officially took effect.
The question asks to identify the two Union Territories (UTs) that were merged on 26 January 2020 to form a single UT. This is a factual question related to the administrative history and geography of India. Recalling recent changes in the status of Indian Union Territories is key to answering this question.
Correct Option: D) Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
On 26 January 2020, the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu were merged into a single Union Territory named "Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu". This was done through the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019, passed by the Parliament of India.
To identify the newest state of India, we need to recall the formation dates of the states listed in the options and compare them to find the most recent one.
Correct Option: D) Telangana