Polity question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB
As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union territory of Ladakh comprises of which of the following territories of the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Kargil and Leh districts
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the erstwhile state was reconstituted into two separate Union Territories (UTs): the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and the UT of Ladakh.
Key Details of the Reorganisation
The Act specifically defines the territories for the new Union Territory of Ladakh as follows:
Territorial Scope: The UT of Ladakh comprises the Kargil and Leh districts.
Administration: Unlike the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh was created without a Legislative Assembly and is administered by a Lieutenant Governor.
Remaining Districts: All other districts of the former state (such as Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, and Poonch mentioned in the other options) remained part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
