Question

How many Union Territories are there in India before 2019?
1. 9
2. 7
3. 5
4. 10

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 7

The correct answer is 7.

• There are 7 Union Territories in India before 2019.
• Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into 2 union territories in 2019 those are Jammu and Kashmir, Laddakh.
• At present, there are 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country. 
• On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir.
• UT of Jammu and Kashmir consists of two divisions: Jammu and Kashmir and it is further divided into 20 districts.

• Bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir was effective from October 31, 2019.
• Lt. Governor & Administrator of Jammu and Kashmir - Shri Manoj Sinha 
• Lt. Governor & Administrator of Laddakh - Shri Radha Krishna Mathur