Which of the following articles empowers the President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the union territories?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer:(C) Article 240

Article 240 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President of India to make regulations for the peace, progress, and good governance of certain Union Territories (UTs). These regulations can be issued for the following UTs:

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Lakshadweep
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
• Puducherry (in certain situations)

For Puducherry, the President can make regulations only when its Legislative Assembly is dissolved or suspended.

• Union Territories are directly administered by the Central Government.
• Article 239: Provides that UTs are administered by the President through an administrator.
• Article 244: Deals with the administration of Scheduled and Tribal Areas, not UTs.
• Article 243: Related to Panchayati Raj and local governance.

•  Article 243: Incorrect, relates to Panchayati Raj and municipalities.
•  Article 244:  Incorrect, deals with Scheduled and Tribal Areas, not UTs.
• Article 239: Incorrect, provides for general administration of Union Territories, but does not give the President power to make regulations.