Previous Year Question

Delhi is the largest Union Territory by area among the given options. The National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT of Delhi) covers approximately 1,483 square kilometres. Delhi is the national capital of India and enjoys a special constitutional status under Article 239AA of the Constitution.

Areas of the Union Territories mentioned in the question (2014 context):

Articles 239 to 241 of the Constitution contain provisions relating to the administration of Union Territories. Delhi was granted the special status of the National Capital Territory through the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991. Delhi and Puducherry have elected Legislative Assemblies, whereas Chandigarh is administered through an Administrator appointed by the Central Government.

An important distinction: In 2014, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (8,249 sq. km) were the largest Union Territory in India by area, but they are not included among the given options. Therefore, Delhi is correct among the listed alternatives. Additionally, Daman and Diu was a separate Union Territory in 2014, which was merged with Dadra and Nagar Haveli on 26 January 2020 to form a new Union Territory.