Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him.
2.Parliament specifies the designation of an administrator.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
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
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