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1. Which one of the following Union Territories of India is the smallest

Which one of the following Union Territories of India is the smallest in terms of geographical area ?

Daman and Diu

Chandigarh

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Lakshadweep

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2019

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Among the given options, Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of geographical area. Its total area is approximately 32 square kilometers. Comparing it with the other options: Daman and Diu was approximately 112 sq km (before merger), Chandigarh is approximately 114 sq km, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli was approximately 491 sq km (before merger). Even after the merger of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep remains significantly smaller than the new combined entity (Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has an area of around 603 sq km).

Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India by area.

The current Union Territories of India, in increasing order of area, are Lakshadweep (32 sq km), Chandigarh (114 sq km), Puducherry (479 sq km), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (603 sq km), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (8,249 sq km), Delhi (1,484 sq km – NCT), Ladakh (59,146 sq km), and Jammu and Kashmir (42,241 sq km – effective control area). This confirms Lakshadweep is the smallest.

2. Which one among the following Union Territories is largest in terms of

Which one among the following Union Territories is largest in terms of area?

Chandigarh

Lakshadweep

Daman and Diu

Puducherry

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020

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Among the Union Territories listed as distinct entities (before the merger of Daman and Diu with Dadra and Nagar Haveli), Puducherry has the largest area. Puducherry’s total area is approximately 479 sq km, comprising its four geographically separate districts (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam). Chandigarh has an area of about 114 sq km, Lakshadweep is about 32 sq km, and the erstwhile Daman and Diu had an area of about 112 sq km.

Union Territories in India vary significantly in size and population. Knowing their relative areas helps in answering geographical comparison questions.

As of 2023, the largest Union Territory by area is Ladakh, followed by Jammu and Kashmir, and then the merged Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. However, among the options provided in the question, Puducherry was the largest as a standalone UT.

3. M wants to visit a place in a Union Territory, which is located at 34°

M wants to visit a place in a Union Territory, which is located at 34° N and 77° E. Which one of the following Union Territories must he have planned to visit?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Lakshadweep

Puducherry

Ladakh

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2021

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The correct answer is Ladakh.

The location specified is 34° N latitude and 77° E longitude. Let’s check the approximate locations of the given Union Territories:
– Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal, much further south (around 6°-14° N).
– Lakshadweep is located in the Arabian Sea, much further south (around 8°-12° N).
– Puducherry is located on the southern coast of India, much further south (around 11°-13° N).
– Ladakh is located in the northern part of India. The capital of Ladakh, Leh, is located at approximately 34° N and 77° E. These coordinates fall squarely within the geographical area of Ladakh.

Prior to August 2019, Ladakh was part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Following the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh was constituted as a separate Union Territory. It is known for its high altitude, mountainous terrain, and unique culture.

4. Which one among the following Union Territories of India is the smalle

Which one among the following Union Territories of India is the smallest in geographical area?

Chandigarh

Puducherry

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Lakshadweep

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020

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Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of geographical area.

The total geographical area of Lakshadweep is approximately 32 square kilometers.

Comparing the approximate areas of the other options: Chandigarh is about 114 sq km, Puducherry is about 490 sq km (spread across four districts), and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is about 603 sq km. Lakshadweep’s area is significantly smaller than the others listed.