The Central government on 26 August 2024, announced the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. Ladakh is a very large Union Territory in terms of area. At present, Ladakh has two districts; Leh and Kargil. It is one of the least populated areas of India.
Background of Article 370: The announcement follows the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, which ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and split the region into two Union Territories—Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Q.: How many new districts have been created in the Union Territory of Ladakh by the Central Government?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: C) 5
The Central government announced the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. At present, Ladakh has two districts; Leh and Kargil.
