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The power to make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is vested in whom?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lieutenant Governor
  2. President of India
  3. Parliament
  4. Home Minister

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: President of India

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) President of India šŸ“š Explanation: Under Article 240 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India holds the extraordinary legislative power to make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of certain Union Territories, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. These regulations carry the same force as an Act of Parliament.