With reference to the administration of Union Territories in India, consider the following statements: 1. In absence of exclusive provisions, the constitutional provisions applicable to Union Territories are also applicable to acquired territories. 2. An Administrator of a Union Territory is an agent of the President and not a constitutional head like a Governor. 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: C

Notes:

Explanation:

In the absence of exclusive provisions, the administration of acquired territories is governed by the same provisions that apply to Union Territories, under Articles 239 to 241 of the Constitution.
An Administrator (which may be designated as Lieutenant Governor, Chief Commissioner, or simply Administrator) is not a constitutional head like a Governor of a state. Rather, the Administrator acts as an agent of the President.

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