Q1. Who appoints the Administrator of a Union Territory?
- Chief Minister
- Parliament
- President of India
- Governor of a neighboring state
Correct Option: 3. President of India.
Explanation: Every Union Territory is administered by the President through an Administrator appointed by him.
Q2. Which of the following UTs has both a legislative assembly and a council of ministers?
- Puducherry
- Lakshadweep
- Ladakh
- Chandigarh
Correct Option: 1. Puducherry.
Explanation: Puducherry, along with Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, has a legislative assembly and council of ministers.
Q3. The Parliament can make laws on which list(s) for Union Territories?
- Union List only
- State List only
- Concurrent List only
- All the three lists
Correct Option: 4. All the three lists.
Explanation: For Union Territories, the Parliament can legislate on Union, State, and Concurrent Lists without restriction, even if the UT has a legislature.
Q4. Which UT is under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court?
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Lakshadweep
- Puducherry
- Chandigarh
Correct Option: 2. Lakshadweep.
Explanation: Lakshadweep is under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court.
Q5. What is the executive head of a Union Territory called?
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- Administrator/Lt. Governor
- Cabinet Secretary
Correct Option: 3. Administrator/Lt. Governor.
Explanation: Union Territories are headed by an Administrator or Lt. Governor, who acts as the agent of the President.