How many Union Territories are there in India? (01-Jun-21)

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the current status of Union Territories, including those that have been recently

Correct Answer: C) 8

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, CLAT, MAT

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Chandigarh

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (merged in 2019)

Delhi (National Capital Territory)

Lakshadweep

Puducherry

Ladakh (formed in 2019)

Jammu and Kashmir (reclassified as a Union Territory in 2019)

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is incorrect. There are more than 6 Union Territories in India. The number has increased due to recent administrative changes.
Option B: This option is incorrect. There are more than 7 Union Territories in India. The number has increased due to recent administrative changes.
Option C: This option is correct. There are currently 8 Union Territories in India, including those with and without a legislature.
Option D: This option is incorrect. There are fewer than 9 Union Territories in India. The number has been officially confirmed to be 8.
Option E: This option is incorrect. There are fewer than 10 Union Territories in India. The number has been officially confirmed to be 8.

Mnemonic: Remember the number 8 as the number of Union Territories in India.