Question

How many states and union territories are there in India?

• A. \(28/8\)
• B. \(28/9\)
• C. \(29/7\)
• D. \(75\)

Hint:

Current GK Fact: \[ \boxed{\text{India } = 28 \text{ States } + 8 \text{ Union Territories}} \] A common mistake is choosing \(29/7\), which was applicable before the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir and subsequent administrative changes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Article 1 declares India a Union of States. Currently there are 28 States and 8 Union Territories after the 2019 reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir and the 2020 merger of Dadra & Nagar Haveli with Daman & Diu.

Step 1: Recall current structure.
28 States + 8 UTs = 36 total administrative units.

Step 2: Eliminate outdated options.
29/7 was pre-2019; 28/9 was never current; 75 is meaningless.

Final Answer: 28 States and 8 Union Territories (option A).