Q. Consider the following statements regarding the difference between States and Union Territories in India:
1.States have a federal relationship with the Centre, while Union Territories have a unitary relationship.
2.The Governor of a state is the constitutional head, whereas the head of a Union Territory is always called the Chief Commissioner.
3.Parliament can legislate on any subject in the State List for Union Territories, but not for States under normal circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- States enjoy a federal relationship with the Centre, whereas Union Territories have a unitary relationship, being directly governed by the Centre.
- The head of a Union Territory is not always called the Chief Commissioner; the title may vary — it could be an Administrator, Lieutenant Governor, or Chief Commissioner, depending on the UT.
- Parliament has the power to make laws on any subject from the three lists (including the State List) for Union Territories. However, for States, this can be done only under extraordinary circumstances.
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