Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh 2. The Governor of Kerela is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep , Which of the above statements is are correct
- A1 onlyCorrect
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The correct answer is A because of the following reasons:
Statement 1 is correct. Since the reorganization of Punjab in 1966, the Governor of Punjab has traditionally functioned as the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Administrator of Lakshadweep is a separate official appointed by the President of India. The Governor of Kerala does not hold this position concurrently. While the Kerala High Court has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep, the administrative heads are distinct.
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