The question asks for the original name of Lakshadweep before 1973. This is a factual question related to Indian geography and history. We need to recall the administrative changes related to the naming of this Union Territory.
B) Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands: This was indeed the official name of the Union Territory until 1973, when it was renamed Lakshadweep. The name reflected the three main groups of islands within the archipelago.
This question tests knowledge of the territorial jurisdiction of High Courts in India, specifically concerning Union Territories. Each High Court has a defined geographical area over which it exercises its powers. For Union Territories, this jurisdiction is often assigned to the High Court of a neighbouring state or a dedicated High Court.
Correct Option: C) Puducherry is directly under the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court. The Madras High Court's jurisdiction extends over the state of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The question asks to identify the constitutional article that enables the creation of local legislatures and councils of ministers for Union Territories. This requires knowledge of the specific articles dealing with the administration of Union Territories in the Indian Constitution.
Based on this analysis, Article 239A is the correct answer as it provides the general framework for establishing local legislatures and councils of ministers for Union Territories.
Correct Option: C) Article 239A allows Parliament to create a local Legislature or a Council of Ministers, or both, for certain Union Territories, such as Puducherry.
Which union territory does not have a legislature and was created due to its strategic importance?
The question asks to identify a Union Territory (UT) that lacks a legislature and was established primarily due to its strategic importance. We need to evaluate each option based on these two criteria.
Correct Option: B) Lakshadweep does not have a legislature and its strategic location in the Arabian Sea is a primary reason for its direct administration by the central government.
The question asks to identify the nodal ministry responsible for all matters related to Union Territories in India. This is a factual question about the administrative structure of the Indian government.
Correct Option: C) Ministry of Home Affairs
The question asks to identify which Union Territory (UT) falls under the jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court. This requires knowledge of the territorial jurisdiction of various High Courts in India, particularly those that cover Union Territories.
B) Daman and Diu (now part of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu) falls under the jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court. The Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.