In India, the _____________ may create and dissolve any of the union territories, whose powers are more limited than those of the states.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) President.
· In India, the President has the power to create or dissolve union territories under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
· The union territories are administered directly by the Union Government through a Lieutenant Governor or an Administrator appointed by the President.
Constitutional Basis:
· Article 2 and Article 3 of the Constitution provide the Parliament the authority to create, reorganize, or dissolve states and union territories.
· The President, based on the approval and legislation by the Parliament, oversees these changes.
Clarifications for Other Options:
· Chief Justice of India: Has no role in the creation or dissolution of union territories.
· Union Government: Administers the union territories but cannot unilaterally create or dissolve them; this power lies with the President and Parliament.
· State Government: Has no authority over the union territories.