In the context of area, which of the following is the smallest Union Territory of India?

Correct option is A

• Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of area.
• It is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea, located off the southwestern coast of India.
• Lakshadweep covers a total area of about 30,000 square kilometers, making it the smallest Union Territory by area, though the landmass is very small compared to its water territory.

(A) Puducherry: While smaller in population, Puducherry has a larger land area than Lakshadweep.

(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands: This Union Territory is quite large and spread across an extensive area in the Bay of Bengal.

(d) Chandigarh: Known as the capital of both Haryana and Punjab, it is relatively small in area but larger than Lakshadweep.