With reference to the constitutional provisions for Union Territories, consider the following statements: 1. Article 239AA provides special provisions for Delhi, including the creation of a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers. 2. Article 240 empowers the President to make regulations for all Union Territories without exception. 3. Article 239B allows the Administrator of a Union Territory to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Article 239AA deals with special provisions for Delhi, including the establishment of a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers.
Article 240 empowers the President to make regulations for specific Union Territories (like Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, etc.) not for all UTs—Delhi and Puducherry are exceptions as they have legislatures.
Article 239B allows the Administrator to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the legislature in Union Territories.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)