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    Under Article 239 of the Constitution, a Union Territory is administered by:
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    Under Article 239 of the Constitution, a Union Territory is administered by:

    A.

    the Governor of an adjacent State

    B.

    the Prime Minister of India

    C.

    the Parliament of India

    D.

    the President of India

    Correct option is D

    ​The correct answer is: (D) the President of India
    Explanation:
    ● Article 239 states that every Union Territory shall be administered by the President.
    ● The President administers UTs through an Administrator or Lieutenant Governor appointed by him.
    ● This system ensures direct control of the Union Government over UTs.
    Information Booster:
    ● Article 239A provides for legislatures in certain UTs.
    ● Delhi & Puducherry have special provisions under Articles 239AA & 239A.
    ● Administrators/LGs act as representatives of the President.
    ● Andaman & Nicobar Islands was the first UT (1956).
    ● India currently has 8 Union Territories (2025).
    Additional Knowledge:
    Article 239 – Administration of Union Territories by the President.
    Article 239A – Creation of Legislature and Council of Ministers for UTs (initially Puducherry).
    Article 239AA – Special provisions for Delhi (NCT): Legislative Assembly, elected government.​

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