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Q370. Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh. 2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh.
  2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2009 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

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  • Statement 1 is correct: Since 1984, the Governor of Punjab has acted concurrently as the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Lakshadweep is administered by an appointed civil servant/Administrator (an IAS officer), not concurrently by the Governor of Kerala.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Lakshadweep has a full-time Administrator appointed by the President, whereas Chandigarh is the only UT headed ex-officio by a neighbouring state Governor (Punjab).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q370)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q370

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 370 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Lakshadweep has a fulltime Administrator appointed by the President, whereas Chandigarh is the only UT headed exofficio by a neighbouring state Governor (Punjab).

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