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Problem 13 - Entrance Test

Why do some regions in India have special status or are designated as Union Territories?

A. They are economically very strong.B. They are too small to become independent states or have distinct cultural identities.C. They want to secede from the Union.D. They have a different official language.

Correct: B

Some regions are granted special status or designated as Union Territories because they are either too small to be independent states, geographically remote, or possess distinct cultural identities that need protection. They do not have the full powers of a State and are directly administered by the Union Government.