Union Territories
India, a union of states, is a Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic
with a Parliamentary system of Government. The President is the
constitutional head of Executive of the Union. In the states, the
Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of
Executive. The system of government in states closely resembles
that of the Union.
There are 28 states and 7 Union territories in the country. Union
Territories are administered by the President through an Administrator
appointed by him/her. From the largest to the smallest, each State/UT
of India has a unique demography, history and culture, dress, festivals,
language etc.
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