Question

How many states and union territories does India have at present (as of October 2021)?

• A. 24 States and 9 Union Territories
• B. 28 States and 8 Union Territories
• C. 27 States and 9 Union Territories
• D. 28 States and 7 Union Territories

Answer 1

The correct option is B 28 States and 8 Union Territories

India has 28 states and 8 union territories, as of October 2021. With the state of Jammu & Kashmir being converted into two new union territories, India now has 28 states, one down from the previous count of 29.