Understanding India's Union Territories by Geographical Area

The question asks us to identify the smallest Union Territory of India based on its geographical area from the given options. To answer this, we need to know the geographical areas of each of the Union Territories listed.

Let's look at the geographical areas of the Union Territories provided in the options:

Note: Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged into a single Union Territory called Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in 2020. However, the options list them separately, implying the question might refer to their status or areas prior to the merger, or expects a comparison based on the options as presented. Based on the areas listed, let's compare the options:

• Lakshadweep: Approximately 32 sq km
• Daman and Diu: Approximately 112 sq km
• Chandigarh: Approximately 114 sq km
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Approximately 491 sq km

Comparing these values, the smallest geographical area among the given options is that of Lakshadweep (32 sq km).

Identifying the Smallest Union Territory

Based on the area comparison:

• Lakshadweep (32 sq km)
• Daman and Diu (112 sq km)
• Chandigarh (114 sq km)
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli (491 sq km)

Lakshadweep clearly has the smallest geographical area among the Union Territories listed in the options.

Conclusion on Smallest UT Area

By comparing the geographical areas, Lakshadweep is the Union Territory with the smallest area among the options provided. This aligns with general geographical data regarding India's Union Territories.

Therefore, the Union Territory of India that is the smallest in terms of geographical area among the given options is Lakshadweep.

Revision Table: Union Territories by Area

Additional Information on India's Union Territories

India has several Union Territories, which are centrally administered regions. Their areas vary significantly. While Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory mentioned in the options and is indeed the smallest UT overall in India, other UTs like Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Jammu and Kashmir (post-reorganisation) are much larger.

Key points about Union Territories:

• They are directly governed by the Central Government of India.
• Some Union Territories, like Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir, have their own elected legislative assemblies and council of ministers.
• Others, like Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, are directly administered by an administrator or Lieutenant Governor appointed by the President of India.
• The merger of Daman and Diu with Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2020 reduced the total number of Union Territories.