GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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CAPITAL OF INDIAN STATES INDIAN UNION TERRITORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the capital of Indian Union Territory Chandigarh?
A
Daman
B
Port Blair
C
Chandigarh
D
Pondicherry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chandigarh city is the capital of the territory and of the states of Haryana and Punjab. Chandigarh’s name, meaning “stronghold of the goddess Chandi, ‘’ is derived from the Chandi Mandir, a temple dedicated to the goddess that is located near the town of Mani Majra. Area union territory, 44 square miles (114 square km).

Detailed explanation-2: -Chandigarh is bordered by the State of Punjab to the north, west and the south, and by the State of Haryana to the east, the states for which it serves as the capital.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chandigarh is a city and a union territory in India that serves as the capital of the two neighbouring states of Haryana and Punjab. The city is unique as it is not a part of either of the two states but is governed directly by the Union Government, which administers all such territories in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana. Chandigarh is the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab. Chandigarh is a city, district, and union territory of India.

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