The Chief Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists is appointed by ........

Constitutional Law Union and State - The territory

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The Chief - Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by

The Lt. Governor

The majority party in the legislature

The President

The Prime Minister

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Explanation:

Let’s break it down:

- Option 1: The Lt. Governor

Here’s the thing—the Lt. Governor does technically "appoint" the Chief Minister in a Union Territory. But this isn’t just random selection. The appointment is usually of the person who has majority support in the legislature.

- Option 2: The majority party in the legislature

The party doesn’t appoint directly. But their choice matters because the Lt. Governor picks the leader of the majority party (or coalition) as Chief Minister.

- Option 3: The President

The President isn’t involved at this level. That’s just not how it works for Union Territories with legislatures.

- Option 4: The Prime Minister

The Prime Minister isn’t in the appointment chain here.

So, the correct answer is:

Option 1: The Lt. Governor