Which of the following territories was reorganized into two Union Territories in 2019?
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Correct answer: Jammu and Kashmir
In 2019, the former state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. This was done through parliamentary legislation under Article 3.
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