Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 7
The correct answer is 7. - There are 7 Union Territories in India before 2019.
- Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into 2 union territories in 2019 those are Jammu and Kashmir, Laddakh.
- At present, there are 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country.
- On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir.
- UT of Jammu and Kashmir consists of two divisions: Jammu and Kashmir and it is further divided into 20 districts.
- Bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir was effective from October 31, 2019.
- Lt. Governor & Administrator of Jammu and Kashmir - Shri Manoj Sinha
- Lt. Governor & Administrator of Laddakh - Shri Radha Krishna Mathur
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