Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.
2.An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President.
3.Parliament can specify the designation of an administrator.
Select the correct option from below given codes:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.
- An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President and not head of state like a governor.
- The President can specify the designation of an administrator; it may be Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator.
Source: Laxmikanth
