Union Territories UPSC Questions

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Union Territories MCQ Questions


13.
What was the original name of Lakshadweep until 1973?
A.
Minicoy and Amindivi Islands
B.
Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands
C.
Laccadive Islands
D.
Lakshadweep Islands
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ANSWER :
B. Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands
14.
Which union territory is directly under the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Puducherry
D.
Delhi
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ANSWER :
C. Puducherry
15.
Which constitutional article allows the creation of local legislatures and council of ministers for union territories?
A.
Article 239
B.
Article 239AA
C.
Article 239A
D.
Article 240
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ANSWER :
C. Article 239A
16.

Which union territory does not have a legislature and was created due to its strategic importance?

A.

Delhi

B.

Lakshadweep

C.

Ladakh

D.

Daman and Diu

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ANSWER :

B. Lakshadweep

17.
Who is the nodal ministry for all matters relating to union territories?
A.
Ministry of Defence
B.
Ministry of External Affairs
C.
Ministry of Home Affairs
D.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
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ANSWER :
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
18.
Which UT's high court jurisdiction is under the Bombay High Court?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Daman and Diu
C.
Puducherry
D.
Ladakh
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ANSWER :
B. Daman and Diu