Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

How many States and Union Territories are there in India:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: None of the above

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “None of the above”.
As of 2024, there are 28 states and eight union territories in India.

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