Union Territories of India Practice Questions
20 free Union Territories of India practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
How many Union Territories are there in India currently?
- A 6
- B 7
- C 8
- D 9
Correct answer: 8
India currently has 8 Union Territories. This includes territories like Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Which Union Territory is the national capital of India?
- A Chandigarh
- B Delhi
- C Puducherry
- D Ladakh
Correct answer: Delhi
Delhi, officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is the capital of India. It hosts key government institutions.
Which Union Territory has no legislature?
- A Delhi
- B Puducherry
- C Jammu and Kashmir
- D Ladakh
Correct answer: Ladakh
Ladakh does not have a legislative assembly. It is directly governed by the central government through a Lieutenant Governor.
Which Union Territory is known for its French colonial heritage?
- A Chandigarh
- B Lakshadweep
- C Puducherry
- D Daman and Diu
Correct answer: Puducherry
Puducherry was a former French colony. Its culture and architecture still reflect French influence.
Which Union Territory consists entirely of islands in the Arabian Sea?
- A Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- B Lakshadweep
- C Puducherry
- D Daman and Diu
Correct answer: Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is a group of islands located in the Arabian Sea. It is India's smallest Union Territory.
Which Union Territory is located in the Bay of Bengal?
- A Lakshadweep
- B Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- C Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- D Chandigarh
Correct answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal. They are known for their biodiversity and strategic location.
Which Union Territory serves as the capital for both Punjab and Haryana?
- A Delhi
- B Chandigarh
- C Puducherry
- D Ladakh
Correct answer: Chandigarh
Chandigarh is the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. It is also a Union Territory.
Which Union Territory was formed by merging Daman and Diu with Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
- A Lakshadweep
- B Puducherry
- C Ladakh
- D Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Correct answer: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
In 2020, Dadra and Nagar Haveli was merged with Daman and Diu. The new Union Territory has a combined administration.
Which Union Territory was created after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019?
- A Delhi
- B Puducherry
- C Chandigarh
- D Ladakh
Correct answer: Ladakh
Ladakh was formed as a separate Union Territory in 2019. It was carved out of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which Union Territory has its capital at Port Blair?
- A Lakshadweep
- B Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- C Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- D Puducherry
Correct answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is an important administrative and naval center.
Which Union Territory has its capital at Kavaratti?
- A Lakshadweep
- B Puducherry
- C Jammu and Kashmir
- D Chandigarh
Correct answer: Lakshadweep
Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep. It is one of the most developed islands in the group.
Which Union Territory has multiple enclaves in different states?
- A Puducherry
- B Delhi
- C Ladakh
- D Chandigarh
Correct answer: Puducherry
Puducherry consists of four enclaves located in different states. These are Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
Which Union Territory has its capital at Daman?
- A Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- B Lakshadweep
- C Delhi
- D Chandigarh
Correct answer: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Daman is the capital of the merged Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It serves as the administrative center.
Which Union Territory has a legislative assembly?
- A Lakshadweep
- B Ladakh
- C Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- D Delhi
Correct answer: Delhi
Delhi has a legislative assembly. It has partial statehood with its own elected government.
Which Union Territory has Srinagar and Jammu as its capitals?
- A Ladakh
- B Jammu and Kashmir
- C Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- D Chandigarh
Correct answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir has two capitals: Srinagar (summer) and Jammu (winter). It is a Union Territory with a legislature.
Which Union Territory is the smallest in terms of area?
- A Lakshadweep
- B Jammu and Kashmir
- C Chandigarh
- D Puducherry
Correct answer: Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory by area. It consists of small coral islands.
Which Union Territory lies entirely in the Himalayas?
- A Ladakh
- B Delhi
- C Puducherry
- D Lakshadweep
Correct answer: Ladakh
Ladakh is located in the Himalayan region. It is known for its mountainous terrain and cold desert climate.
Which Union Territory is known for Cellular Jail?
- A Lakshadweep
- B Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- C Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- D Chandigarh
Correct answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Cellular Jail is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was used by the British to imprison freedom fighters.
Which Union Territory shares borders with both Punjab and Haryana?
- A Delhi
- B Chandigarh
- C Puducherry
- D Ladakh
Correct answer: Chandigarh
Chandigarh is located between Punjab and Haryana. It serves as the capital of both states.
Which Union Territory is closest to Sri Lanka?
- A Ladakh
- B Puducherry
- C Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- D Daman and Diu
Correct answer: Puducherry
Puducherry, located on the southeastern coast of India near Tamil Nadu, is the closest Union Territory to Sri Lanka. Its position on the Coromandel Coast places it much nearer to Sri Lanka than any other Union Territory, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which lie far to the east in the Bay of Bengal.