Polity question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory created without a Legislature is:
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Ladakh
Key Structural Differences
The Act created two types of Union Territories based on the presence of a legislative body:
UT of Ladakh: Created without a Legislative Assembly. It is administered directly by the President of India through a Lieutenant Governor. It comprises two districts: Leh and Kargil.
UT of Jammu and Kashmir: Created with a Legislative Assembly (similar to Puducherry and Delhi). While it has a Lieutenant Governor, it is also designed to have an elected body of representatives to make laws on subjects in the State List and Concurrent List (with certain exceptions like Public Order and Police).
Analyzing the Other Options
B) Jammu and Kashmir: As mentioned, this UT was created with a legislature.
C) Jammu: This is a region/division within the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, not a separate Union Territory.
D) Kargil: This is a district within the UT of Ladakh, not a separate Union Territory.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
