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

​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).

● 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.​