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Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Union Territories that is Goa. Goa has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.
Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Union Territories and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.
Think of Union Territories as a book you have already read. On the page about Leh is the capital of, the name written there is Ladakh. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.
Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2007] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Union Territories and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.
Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Union Territories that is Tripura. Tripura has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.
Ref: [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2017 RAS/RTS (Pre) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Union Territories and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.
Imagine you are revising Union Territories late at night. The one fact you would underline for the largest Union Territory of India is is Jammu and Kashmir. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.
Ref: [Haryana PSC (Pre) 2017 UPPCS (Pre) 2014] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Union Territories and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.
The main idea is really simple. In Union Territories, what is the number of Union Territories is always linked with 8. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.
Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Union Territories and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.
Imagine you are revising Union Territories late at night. The one fact you would underline for the territory of Puducherry lies divided in is Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.
Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2006] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Union Territories and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.
In Union Territories, there is a simple fact that answers this. Which is the smallest Union Territory of is Lakshadweep. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.
Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Union Territories and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.
