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Who administers the Union Territories of India?

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

Answer options

  1. President
  2. Prime Minister
  3. Chief Minister
  4. Member of Legislative Assembly

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: President

Explanation: The correct answer is A. President. Union Territories (UTs) are directly administered by the President of India through Administrators or Lieutenant Governors, as appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution. Unlike states, UTs do not enjoy full statehood and are governed centrally. In some UTs like Delhi and Puducherry, there are elected governments, but key powers remain with the Lieutenant Governor. The President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers at the Centre in UT matters.