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Which Indian Union Territory spread in more than one state ?

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Think of the four former French enclaves: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Andman and Nicobar
  • Lakshdweep
  • Puducherry
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Think of how each UT is placed.
Jammu and Kashmir is one block. Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep lie in the sea. Only Puducherry is broken into pieces.

Step 2: Name the pieces of Puducherry.
Its four regions are Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. They were once French colonies and are far apart.

Step 3: Link each piece to a state.
Puducherry and Karaikal are on the Tamil Nadu coast. Mahe is on the Kerala coast. Yanam is in Andhra Pradesh.

Step 4: Conclude.
Since its regions lie inside three states, the answer is Puducherry, option 4.

Final Answer:
Puducherry has four separate regions inside three states, so the answer is option 4. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 4}} \]
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