Geography: India – Size and Location · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
How many states and union territories does India currently have under its administrative setup?
Practice question from Geography: India – Size and Location (Class 9 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-72F3C9
How many states and union territories does India currently have under its administrative setup?
- A.28 states and 8 union territoriesCorrect answer
- B.29 states and 7 union territories
- C.27 states and 9 union territories
- D.28 states and 7 union territories
Solution
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories as per the current administrative division.
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