SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Chandigarh city is the capital of the territory and of the states of Haryana and Punjab.

Detailed explanation-2: -The capital of Punjab and Haryana is Chandigarh. The two states share the capital city of Chandigarh. Chandigarh is also one of the 8 union territories of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -1966 into Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pardesh, the city assumed the unique distinction of being the capital city of both, Punjab and Haryana while it itself was declared as a Union Territory and under the direct control of the Central Government.

Detailed explanation-4: -At Present India now has 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Chandigarh is the shared capital city of both Punjab and Haryana, two farming states in northern India, many of the state government offices are located there.