This Exam Covers Following Topics

1. Introduction to Union Territories
   • Definition and categories of Union Territories under Article 1 of the Constitution.
   • Overview of the Union Territories and their differences from states in India.
2. Creation of Union Territories
   • Historical background and reasons for the creation of Union Territories.
   • The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) and the States Reorganisation Act (1956).
   • Specific Union Territories created for political, cultural, strategic, and administrative reasons.
3. Reorganisation of Union Territories
   • Details on the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019.
   • Merger of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu into a single Union Territory in 2020.
4. Administration of Union Territories
   • Administrative structure governed by the President through appointed administrators.
   • Differences in governance and administrative setup compared to states.
   • Role of Lieutenant Governors and Administrators.
5. Special Provisions and Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories
   • Special provisions for Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir which have legislative assemblies.
   • Legislative powers of these assemblies and the role of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers.
   • Powers of the Parliament to legislate for Union Territories on subjects from all three lists.
6. Judiciary in Union Territories
   • Jurisdiction of High Courts over different Union Territories.
   • Details on which High Court serves each Union Territory.
7. Presidential Powers in Union Territories
   • The President’s power to make regulations for certain Union Territories.
   • Conditions and scenarios where the President can legislate directly for Union Territories.
8. Development and Advisory Committees
   • Home Minister’s Advisory Committees (HMAC) and Administrator’s Advisory Committees (AAC) for Union Territories.
   • Role of these committees in discussing issues related to social and economic development.
9. Comparative Analysis of States and Union Territories
   • Key differences between the governance, autonomy, and legislative powers of states and Union Territories.
   • Detailed comparison of administrative and legislative structures.
10. Strategic Considerations in Governance of Union Territories
    • Challenges and strategic planning for sustainable development, legal compliance, and coordination with state governments.

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