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UNION TERRITORIES

Q1. What are Union Territories?
They are small territories within India which are directly administered by the Central Government and are not accorded the status of a state.
Q2. What were the Union Territories immediately after independence?.
Seven: 1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 2. Delhi 3. Himachal Pradesh 4.Lakshadweep 5. Pondicherry 6. Tripura 7. Manipur.
Q3. What are the present Union Territories as of 2011?
1. Delhi ( also a Capital Territory)
2. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
3. Dadra, Nagar & Haveli
4. Daman & Diu
5. Lakshadweep
6. Puducherry
7. Chandigarh.
Q4. What are Union Territories which are not independent states, but have their own assemblies, Chief Minister and Ministers?
Delhi (70 members) and Puducherry (30 members).
Q5. Who is the administrative head of an UT? Who are the present administrative head of the Union Territories as of February 2017? 
Lieutenant Governor/Administrator. 
1.     DELHI :  Lieutenant Governor --  Anil Baijwal 
                        Chief Minister -- Arvind Kejriwal -- Aam Admi Party  
2.     PUDUCHERRY :  Lieutenant Governor -- Kiran Bedi 
                                          Chief Minister:  V.Narayanasamy -- Congress 
3.     ANDAMAN & NICOBAR :  Lieutenant Governor:  Lt. Gen A.K.Singh 
4.     CHANDIGARH :  Administrator:  V.P.Singh Badnore 
5.     DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI :  Administrator:  Praful Khoda Patel 
6.     DAMAN & DIU :  Administrator :  Praful Khoda Patel 
7.     LAKSHADWEEP :  Administrator:  Farookh Khan. 
Q6. Of the Union Territories, which one holds the unique distinction of a UT, and is the capital of two states?
Chandigarh - Union Territory and also the capital of Punjab and Haryana.

DELHI

Q7. Who built the city of Delhi and developed it?
It was the seat of many kingdoms notably Mughal emperors. The beginning was made by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who started the Qutub Minar, then the development took place during Khiljis, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodhi Dynasties, followed by Mughal Emperors and then by the British. Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament Building are all developed by the British and the city was made the Capital in 1911.
Q8. Who was the architect who designed the Delhi City and the various structures?
British architect Edwin Lutyen - the area thus developed is called the New Delhi.
Q9. What comprises of the Union and National Capital Territory of Delhi?
It comprises of old Delhi, New Delhi, three other municipal corporations and the satellite towns of Faridabad, New Delhi and Gurgaon for administrative purposes.
Q10. Give a brief time line of the development of Delhi?
1.It was part of the Punjab Province.
2.In 1857, Delhi was captured by the British from the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II.
3.1911 - It was made the capital of British India.
4.1947 - became the capital of Independent India.
5.1956 - became a Union Territory.
6.1991 - Given the special status of a National Capital Territory and a Legislative assembly with 70 seats,
7 ministers and a Chief Minister.
Q11. What is the area of UT of Delhi?
1483 SQKM.
Q12. What are the spoken languages of Delhi?
Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
Q13. How many administrative Divisions are there under UT of Delhi?
Nine Districts - East, West, North, South, North West, South West, North East, Central Delhi, and Delhi. Four Satellite towns like, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida are administered by Deputy Commissioners. The four satellite town are territorially under different states, but are the extentions of Delhi, and are highly industrialized.
Q14. What is the number of Assembly and Lok Sabha Seats of Delhi?
Assembly - 70 seats (Unicameral) and Lok Sabha - 7 seats.
Q15. What are the seven cities comprising Delhi?
Qila Rai Pithora, Mehrauli, Siri, Tughlaqabad, Ferozpur, Shergarh, and Shajahanabad.
Q16. Who was declared as the patron saint of Delhi during 1857 revolt?
St. Stephen.
Q17. What are the places of interest in Delhi?
1. RASHTRAPATHI BHAVAN : Known as the "Viveroy's House" during British period. Designed by Edwin Lutyen, started 1920s completed in 1929 and commissioned in 1931. The rose garden, with a lot of varieties is called the "Mughal Garden". The palace has 350 rooms and the entire building was built without the use of steel. The pillar, in front of the palace with a star on top, is known as "Jaipur Column". The location of the palace is known as "Raisina Hill". It is the largest residence of any state head in the world.
2.PARLIAMENT HOUSE : Also known as " Sansad Bhavan ". A circular House, the roof supported by 257 circular granite columns/pillars. It was designed by South African architect Herbert Baker. The location of the Parliament is known as "Janpath".
3.RAJPATH : Also called the King's way, is the ceremonial avenue of the Republic of India. It runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan, through Vijay Chowk, India Gate to National Stadium, with both side of the path having ornamental gardens. The Rajpath also leads to the Raisina Hill where the Secretariate Buildings, the North and South Block housing various ministries located. The North Block houses the important Finance and Home, while the South houses Defence and External Affairs Ministry.
4.INDIA GATE: A war memorial lying on the path of Rajpath, designed by Edwin Lutyen and built to commemorate the death of Indian soldiers who died during the Afghan War and WWI. About 90000 Indian soldiers died in these wars and their names have been inscribed on it. The construction began in 1911 and was completed in 1931. The flame burning under it, is called "Amar Jawan Jyoti".
5. HUMAYUN TOMB : A world heritage site, housing the tombs of Humayun and Babur with a beautiful garden around. Located at East Nizamuddin, Delhi.
6. RED FORT : Built during Shah Jahan's period, between 1639-1650. An impressive fort of Red Stones. It is customary for the PM to address the nation on 15th August - Independence Day from this fort.
7. QUT-UB- MINAR : Located at Mehrauli. A fluited red sand stone tower, covered with intricate carvings and verses from Quran. It is about 72.5 mtrs tall. Qutub ud din Aibak, a slave dynasty ruler, began construction of this monument and was continued and completed by Iltumish and Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1368.
8. PURANA QILA (old fort): A 16th century fort built by Humayun and later modified by Sher Shah Suri.
9. JAMA MASJID : An impressive Mughal architecture. Mosque commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1644 and completed in 1658. India's largest mosque.
10. LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE : In 1622, one shri Vir Singh Deo constructed this temple housing Goddess Laxmi and Narayana. Over the period it has under gone renovations, with the last being done in 1933-1934 by the Birla Family and thus it is also known as Birla Mandir.
11. SWAMINARAYAN AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE : Commissioned in 2005 for public. It is about 141 ft high and 316 feet wide - considered as the world's largest Hindu temple by the Guinness Book. Has beautiful gardens around. The temple was constructed under the inspiration of Swami Pramukh Maharaj.
12. RAJGHAT :Gandhiji's Samadhi.
13. SHANTIVAN : Nehruji's Samadhi.
14. SHAKTI STAL: Indira Gandhi's Samadhi.
15. LOTUS TEMPLE : House of worship of the Bahai'i sect of Islamic people. The temple and the gardens around are real place of interest.
16. APPU GHAR: A place of interest for children.
17. CONNAUGHT PLACE : Commercial Centre.
18. FLOATING MARKET : Unique retail market, mobile and functions at different places on different days selling mostly textiles, leather goods and fancy items.
Q18. What are the famous educational institutions in Delhi?
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
2. Indian Institute of Technology
3. Indira Gandhi National Open University.
4. Delhi School of Economics
5. Nethaji Subhas Institute of Technology.
6. Delhi University.
7. Jawahar Lal Nehru University.
8. Indraprastha University.
9. Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
10. Institute of Chartered Accountants.
11. Jamia Milia Islamia (University)
12. Indian Institute of Planning and Management.
13. School of Planning and Architecture.
14. International Management Institute.
15. National Law University.
16. Maulana Azad Medical College
17. Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & Medical College.
18. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
19. Indian Statistical Institute.
20. National School of Drama.

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

Q19. How many islands are there in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
394 islands. (Andaman 364+ Nicobar 25). Of these only 38 are inhabited.
Q20. What is the area of Andaman and Nicobar islands?
8250 SQKM.
Q21. What is the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Port Blair.
Q22. What is the population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
379944 (2011).
Q23. What are the languages spoken in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Tamil, Nicobarese and English.
Q24. Give a brief history of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
It is a two group of islands - Andaman and Nicobar - lying on the Indian Ocean forming part of Indian territory. The documented evidence of inhabitation is available for around 2200 years, although it is believed that the inhabitation has been there since 30 to 60 thousand years. Outside world contact around 1850 to 1860, when in 1858 the British established their colony here. It was occupied by the British until independence excepting for a brief period between 1942-1945 when Japanese occupied it during WW II. After independence it was declared as a Union Territory and remains so.
Q25. Give a brief about the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands - PORT BLAIR?
PORT BLAIR - Named after Archibald Blair of British East India Co., who conducted a survey of this region during 1788-1789. The city was established by the British in 1858-1859. Administered by a Lt. Governor. The island was used for punitive measures during the independence movement, by the British for keeping the leaders in the famous 'cellular jail". Because the island was used by the British for various purposes with prisoners from various regions of India, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu speaking people settled here besides Andamanese and Nicobarese natives. A famous tourist centre. Handicrafts, tourism, Government establishments makes up the economy represented by one Lok Sabha Member.
Q26. Which island of the A & N island group is a dormant volcano?
Barren island.
Q27. From what language A & N island name is derived?
Malay.
Q28. What is the only town in A & N Islands?
Port Blair.

DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI

Q29. Where does the Dadra & Nagar Haveli lie?
It is wedged between Maharashtra and Gujarat on the Arabian Sea coast. Dadra is an enclave lying few kilometers north of Nagar Haveli in Gujarat.
Q30. How did this region went to the Portuguese control?
Nagar Haveli was ceded to the Portuguese in 1783, by the Marathas as compensation for sinking one of the Portuguese ship. Dadra was purchased in 1785 by the Portuguese.
Q31. What is the area of Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
487 SQKM.
Q32. What is the capital of Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
Silvassa.
Q33. What are the languages spoken in Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
Portuguese, Gujarati and English. Gujarati is the most spoken.
Q34. Give a brief history of Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
In the 1780s, this region came to the control of Portuguese from the Maharattas and came to India's control in 1954. From 1954 to 1961, this region was administered by a self governing body of the locals. In 1961, after annexing all the Portuguese regions, this region was accorded with Union Territory status and remains so.
Q35. What unique diplomatic incident took place when the region was taken over by the Indian government in 1961?
For the purpose of completing the diplomatic formalities, the administrator then, Mr.K.G.Badlani, IAS, was elevated as Prime Minister of Dadra & Nagar Haveli for that day to sign the diplomatic papers with Jawaharlal Nehru for completion of the process of handing over on 11.8.1961.
Q36. What is the river flowing through Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
Daman Ganga river.
Q37. What is the economic activity of Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
Forest coverage is very high. Fruit cultivation dominates the agriculture. Few small scale industries are there.
Q38. Who is the present administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
Shri.  Aashish Kundra , IAS. (as of September 2015)

DAMAN & DIU

Q39. Where does the Daman & Diu Union Territory lie?
Coastal enclaves on the Arabian Sea coast of Gujarat.
Q40. Give a brief history of Daman & Diu?
This region was under the Portuguese rule for over 450 years. Along with Goa, this region was annexed in 1961 and was administered as Union Territory along with Goa. When Goa was granted statedhood on 30.5.1987, this region became an independent Union Territory, and remains so.
Q41. What is the capital of Daman & Diu?
Daman.
Q42. What is the area of Daman & Diu?
112 SQKM. It is administered as two districts of Daman and Diu.
Q43. What are the languages spoken in Daman & Diu?
Marathi, Gujarathi, Hindi and English.
Q44. Who is the present administrator of Daman & Diu?
Shri Aashish Kundra  IAS.

LAKSHADWEEP

Q45. Where does the Lakshadweep group of islands lie?
Some 200-300 Kms off the South west coast of Kerala, on the Arabian Sea. There are about 27 islands of which 10 are only inhabited.
Q46. Give a brief history of Lakshadweep?
In 1787 the Amindvi group of islands came under the control of the British after the III Anglo Mysore war, and the remaining islands which were under the control of Arakkal family of Cannanore, were taken over by the British. Thus by the 1780s end, the entire islands came under the control of British and were administered as part of Malabar district of Madras Province. After independence, these islands were taken over by India and administered as Union Territory since then, confirmed as such by the States Reorganisation process from 10.11.1956. Comes under the legal jurisdiction of Kerala.
Q47. What is the background underwhich the Lakshadweep islands were annexed?
Actually, the islanders were not aware of the independence of our country for a few days after independence. Suspecting and anticipating that Pakistan may stake a claim for the territory, the then Home Minister Sardar Vallabhai Patel proceeded towards these islands and hoisted the National Flag. At this point, the Pakistani naval ships approached the islands and when they found the Indian Flags already hoisted there, quietly retreated.
Q48. What is the capital of Lakshadweep Islands?
Kavaratti.
Q49. What is the area of the Lakshadweep Islands?
32 SQKM - comprising of 27 islands.
Q50. What are the dominant language and population?
Malayalam and Islamic people.
Q51. Who is the present administrator of Lakshadweep islands?
H.Rajesh Prasad  IAS (as of September  2015) .
Q52. Which is the largest city of the Lakshadweep islands?
Andrott.
Q53. Which island in this Lakshadweep groups, has an airport?
Agatti.
Q54. What is the economic activity of the people of Lakshadweep?
Coconut growing, coir related industries and fishing. Tourism also contributes.

PUDUCHERRY

Q55. When from Pondicherry came to be known as Puducherry?
September 2006.
Q56. Give a brief history of Puducherry?
It was under the French control right from 1673. After independence, the region was ceded to India in 1954 and was administered as a Union Territory there on. From 1st July 1963 it was given the special status of having an assembly and administered by a Chief Minister.
Q57. What comprises of Puducherry?
1. Puducherry: Enclave of Tamilnadu.
2. Karaikkal: Enclave of Tamilnadu.
3. Yanam: An island in Bay of Bengal in the Andhra Coast.
4. Mahe: An enclave on the Arabia Sea coast of Kerala.
Q58. What is the total area of Puducherry, the Union territory?
Puducherry - 293 SQKM; Karaikkal - 160 SQKM; Mahe - 9 SQKM; Yanam - 30 SQKM. Total area - 492 SQKM.
Q59. What is the capital of the Union territory of Puducherry?
Puducherry.
Q60. How the Union Territory of Puducherry is administered?
As four districts - Puducherry, Karaikkal, Yanam and Mahe, by a Lieutenant Governor and a government headed by a Chief Minister.
Q61. Puducherry is the second of the Union Territories to have a legislative Assembly. How many seats are there?
Unicameral with 30 seats.
Q62. Who was the first French Governor General of Puducherry?
Francois Martin.
Q63. Who was the first CM of Puducherry?
Edouard Goubert - 1963 - 1964 - A French national. V. Venkatasubba Reddy - 1964 - 1967 - Indian Chief Minister.
Q64. Who are the present(as of (25th May 2016) administrators of Puducherry?
Lt. Governor - Kiran Bedi .      Chief Minister - V.Narayanaswamy.
Q65. What are the places of interest in Puducherry?
1. Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Started by Sri Aurobindo Ghosh. It is a small Township known as "Auroville" designed by Roger Anger a French Architect.
2. Manakkula Vinayagar Temple.
3. Joan of Arc Statue.
4. Sacred Heart Church.
5. Botannical Garden.
6. Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion
7. Beaches.
Q66. What are the economic activity of Puducherry?
Agriculture with paddy, coconut, arecanut, spices etc., Tourism plays a big role in the economy of Puducherry.
Q67. What are languages spoken in the Union Territory of Puducherry?
As the territory split across, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Andhra Coastal area, and a 300+ years of French rule, the languages spoken are Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, French and English.
Q68. What is the very famous educational institution in Puducherry?
JIPMER - Jawaharlal Nehru Postgraduate Medicual Education and Research. Started on 1.1.1823 as Ecole de Medicine de Pondichery, then after taking over by India, it was named as Dhanvantri Medical College and after Jawaharlal Nehru's death, it was named after him.

CHANDIGARH

Q69. When was Chandigarh established?
1953 - During the partition, a portion of Punjab, including the capital Lahore of Punjab Province was ceded to Pakistan and thus arose the need for a capital for Punjab State, and the creation of Chandigarh, with PM Jawaharlal Nehru taking keen interest. When, Haryana was bifurcated, Chandigarh was declared as a Union Territory and made as the Capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
Q70. Chandigarh derives its name from?
The local deity Chandi Devi at Panchkula.
Q71. What does Chandigarh mean?
The fort of Chandi.
Q72. Who designed the well planned city of Chandigarh?
Le Corbusier - a French architect. In fact Albert Mayer of USA was the first in the process of the planning of Chandigarh.
Q73. What is the area of the Union Territory of Chandigarh?
114 SQKM.
Q74. What are the languages spoken in Chandigarh?
Punjabi, Hindi and English.
Q75. What is the population of Chandigarh?
960787
Q76. Who is the administrator of Chandigarh?
The Central government, represented by the Governor of Punjab, assisted by the Mayor.
Q77. What are the salient features of the city of Chandigarh?
1. Well planned and beautiful city. Cleanest city of India.
2. First city to ban public smoking - 15.8.2007.
3. Hindus dominate the population with 86%, followed by Sikhs 16%, Muslims 3% and others.
4. Polythene bag free city from 2.10.2008.
5. Highest per capita income city.
6. Highest Human Development Index city.
7. Lies on the foothills of Shivalik Hills.
8. Along with Panchkula and Mohali, forms a tricity to make it Greater Chandigarh. Few other cities are getting developed alongside.
9. Has a lot of educational institutions, including Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research managed by Central Government, Institute of Microbial Technology (one of its kind) are the leading ones.
10.Gardens, specially the Rock Garden, are the places of interest.
Q78. Who are the famous personalities of Chandigarh?
1. Milkha Singh - the Flying Sikh - athlete.
2. Ashok Malhotra, Kapil Dev - famous cricketers.
3. Jeev Milkha Singh - Golfer of repute.
4. Yograj Singh - Cricketer, Actor, father of Yuvraj Singh, the present Indian cricketer
5. Late Jaspal Bhatti - Actor comedian.
6. . Abhinav Bhindra - Shooter - Olympic Gold.
8. Nek Chand - Designer and creator of Rock Garden and many others.