<P> A union territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India . Unlike the states of India, which have their own governments, union territories are federal territories ruled directly by the union government (central government), hence the name "union territory". </P> <P> When the Indian Constitution was adopted in 1949, there was only one union territory: Andaman and Nicobar Islands . The National Capital Territory of Delhi, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep were formed by separating the territory from pre-existing states . Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman, Diu and Puducherry were formed from acquired territories that formerly belonged to Portuguese India or French India . </P>

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