As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, an Administrator will be appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution o…

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Question

As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, an Administrator will be appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution of India for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and he/she shall be designated as:

  1. A. UT Administrator
  2. B. Lieutenant Governor (Correct answer)
  3. C. Deputy Governor
  4. D. Advocate-General

Correct Answer

Option B — Lieutenant Governor

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Lieutenant Governor.

Key Points

  • Under Article 239 of the Constitution, every Union Territory is administered by the President through an Administrator.
  • The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 specifically designates this Administrator for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir as "Lieutenant Governor" (LG).
  • The LG is appointed by the President and exercises the powers of the state government.
  • Ladakh's Administrator is also designated as Lieutenant Governor but has more direct central control as Ladakh has no legislature.