CT 21: Union Territories and Tribal Areas

Arrange in the appropriate order (formation of state)

1. Dadra and Nagar Haveli

2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

3. Daman and Diu

4. Chandigarh

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below.

According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements are correct about Union-State relations in India?

I. The Union has the power to protect the states from external aggression.

II. The union has the power to save the states from internal disturbances.

Consider the following statements:

1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh.

2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep.

3. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir is concurrently the Administrator of Ladakh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Administration of Delhi, Consider the following statements.

1. The strength of the council of ministers is fixed at 15% of the total strength of the assembly.

2. The chief minister is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.

3. The ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assertion (A) The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (including the State List) for the union territories.

Reason (R) This power of Parliament also extends to Puducherry and Delhi, which have their own local legislatures.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is/are correct?

With reference to the union territories, consider the following statements.

1. Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.

2. An administrator of a union territory is head of state like a governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assertion (A) The Territory of India is a wider expression than the ‘Union of India’.

Reason (R) The ‘Union of India’ includes only states while the Territory of India includes not only the states but also union territories and territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any future time.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is/are correct?

Which article provides the special provisions with respect to Delhi?

By which one of the following Constitutional amendments, Delhi has become the National Capital Region?

With reference to the executive powers and functions of the President, consider the following statements.

1. All executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in his name.

2. He appoints the attorney general of India and determines his remuneration.

3. He can declare any area as a scheduled area and has powers with respect to the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?