Lieutenant Governor was appointed under Article …………… of the Constitution for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh.

235
239
240
245

The correct answer is: C. 240

Article 240 of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It states that the President shall appoint a person to be the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Article 235 deals with the appointment of the Governor of a State.
  • Article 239 deals with the appointment of the Administrator of a Union Territory.
  • Article 245 deals with the power of the President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of a Union Territory.