Which of the following Union Territories has a legislative assembly?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Delhi

• Among the given options, only Delhi has a legislative assembly. It is officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

• Delhi enjoys a special status among Union Territories under Article 239AA of the Indian Constitution, which provides for an elected Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers.

Information Booster:

• Delhi and Puducherry are the only two Union Territories in India that have legislative assemblies.

• Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are directly administered by the President of India through appointed Administrators or Lieutenant Governors.

• Delhi’s Chief Minister is currently Arvind Kejriwal (as of 2025), and the Lt. Governor represents the central government.

Additional Information:

• The Government of NCT of Delhi Act, 1991 defines the powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Assembly and Chief Minister in Delhi.

• Despite having a legislative assembly, Delhi’s police, public order, and land are under the jurisdiction of the central government.