Question

Which of the following is the capital of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar haveli?
A. Dadra
B. Nagar haveli
C. Kavaratti
D. Silvassa

Answer 1

Hint: There are a total of 8 Union Territories in India, namely- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, National Capital Territory of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Puducherry.

Complete Answer: Option A: Dadra is one of the two districts in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is a territory that lies a few kilometers north of Nagar Haveli and is encircled by Gujarat. Dadra is situated 6 km west of Silvassa, the capital of the district. Dadra comprises Dadra town and two other villages. It is now known as Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Diu Daman.
Option B: Nagar Haveli is one of the two districts of Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of India. It is surrounded by the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Now, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Diu Daman are one Union Territory.
Option C: Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It is also the name of an atoll that holds the town. It is a very popular tourist destination.
Option D: Silvassa is the capital of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Diu Daman, on the banks of the river Daman Ganga. It lies bordering the state of Gujarat.
Therefore, the correct answer to the above question is Option (D) Silvassa.

Note: It should be noted that Diu, Daman and Dadra and Nagar Haveli are no longer separate Union Territories since 2019. Therefore it should not be confused as two separate Union Territories.