The union territories are administered by ____________________.

the administrator(s) appointed by the Government of India.

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the union executive.

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the Prime Minister of India.

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the President through the administrators appointed by him.

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Solution

The correct option is D the President through the administrators appointed by him.
Option D.
The administration of Union Territories is upon the President through his subordinate officers. Those subordinate officers are directly responsible to the President. These officers are called Lt Governor or Chief Commissioner.

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