Question

The smallest union territory in India is _______.
a.Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar and Haveli
b.Andaman and Nicobar Island
c.Lakshadweep and Amindivi
d.Chandigarh

Answer 1

Hint: The smallest union territory of India has the maritime borders with the islands of Maldives and has several coral islands which are a major tourist destination.

Complete answer: Step by Step Solution:
a. Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar and Haveli: The union territory of Daman and Diu was merged into the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2019, so its net area has increased. Hence, it cannot be the smallest union territory by area. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. Andaman and Nicobar Island: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are administered from the capital city of Port Blair and are a group of 572 islands. It has an area of more than 8000 square kilometres which make it the largest Union territory of India. So, it is an incorrect option.
c. Lakshadweep and Amindivi: With almost an area of 32 square kilometres, the Lakshadweep group of Islands is the smallest union territory of India. It is located in the Arabian Sea and serves as an overseas territory of India. So, it is the correct option.
d. Chandigarh: Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh which is at the junction of Mohali and Panchkula. It has an area of 114 square kilometres and is the second smallest Union Territory of India. So, it is an incorrect option.

Thus, Option c is right .

Note: The Union Territories of Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and Puducherry have a Chief Minister and a Legislative Assembly, while others only have the Lieutenant Governor as their head of government.