With reference to the administration of Union Territories in India, consider the following statements: 1. The President can appoint the Governor of a state as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory. 2. The administrator of a Union Territory always functions under the aid and advice of the council of ministers of that territory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The President has the power to appoint the Governor of a state as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory. This provision helps in administrative efficiency and integration.
When a Governor is appointed as the Administrator of a UT, he acts independently of the council of ministers of the concerned Union Territory. This is an exception to the usual system of working with the aid and advice of the council.