Question

Which is the Capital of the Union Territory Daman & Diu?

Answer 1

Answer: Daman

Explanation:

The former Union Territory of Daman and Diu had Daman as its administrative capital. This Union Territory existed from 1987 until May 26, 2020, when it was merged with Dadra and Nagar Haveli to form the new Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Daman served as the capital because it was the larger and more developed of the two districts. Located on the western coast of India in Gujarat state, Daman has better infrastructure, more government offices, and superior connectivity compared to Diu. The city houses the main administrative buildings, secretariat, and offices of various government departments that served both districts.

Historically, both Daman and Diu were Portuguese colonies until 1961, when they were liberated by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Vijay. Initially, they were part of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. When Goa achieved statehood in 1987, Daman and Diu became a separate Union Territory with Daman as its capital.

Even after the 2020 merger, Daman continues to be significant as one of the important administrative centers in the newly formed Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, alongside Silvassa, which serves as the overall capital of the merged territory.