Question

Which one of the following is not a Union Territory of India?

• A. The Government of NCT of Delhi
• B. Ladakh
• C. Puducherry
• D. Manipur

Hint:

Remember: - Union Territories are directly governed by the Central Government, though some have legislatures. - States have their own full governments. - Examples of Union Territories: Delhi, Ladakh, Puducherry, Chandigarh. - Manipur is a State, not a Union Territory.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the difference between Union Territories and States in India.
India is divided into States and Union Territories.
- States have their own governments with full legislative powers.
- Union Territories are governed directly by the Central Government of India, although some have their own legislatures with limited powers.
Step 2: Identify the options:
- NCT of Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi) is a Union Territory with a legislative assembly and partial state-like powers.
- Ladakh is a Union Territory formed in 2019 after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. It does not have a legislature.
- Puducherry is a Union Territory with a legislative assembly and partial powers.
- Manipur is a full-fledged State of India with its own government and legislative assembly.
Step 3: Conclusion: Since Manipur is a State and not a Union Territory, it is the correct answer to this question.