Indian Polity · Polity
Consider the following statements regarding the implications of bringing a Union Territory like Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution of India: Statement I: If a Union Territory is governed under Article 240, the President gets the power to make regulations for its peace, progress, and good government. Statement II: Any regulation made by the President under Article 240 may repeal or amend any Act made by Parliament which is for the time being applicable to the Union Territory. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.✓
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
Correct answer
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
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