The Smallest Union Territory of India is

India has several Union Territories, and some are smaller than others. Let’s find out which one is the smallest and what makes it the smallest Union Territory in the country.

Correct Answer: C. Lakshadweep

Why is Lakshadweep the correct answer?

Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory of India, both in terms of area and population. It is a group of 36 small islands located in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India.

• Total area: Just 32 square kilometers!
• It is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and clear waters.
• Even though it’s made up of many islands, they are very small, and most of them are uninhabited. That’s why Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory in the country.

Why are the other options incorrect?

A. Puducherry:

• Puducherry is also a union territory, but it’s much larger than Lakshadweep in area and has a larger population.
• It has four separate regions: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam, spread across different parts of South India.

B. Chandigarh:

• Chandigarh is a well-planned city and a union territory, but it’s bigger than Lakshadweep in both area and population.
• It also serves as the capital for two states: Punjab and Haryana.

D. Daman and Diu:

• Daman and Diu used to be a small union territory, but in 2020, it was merged with Dadra and Nagar Haveli to form a new union territory.
• Even before the merger, it was still larger than Lakshadweep.
  

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