Union Territories

Why it matters

• They serve as strategic administrative units often created due to unique geographical, cultural, or security considerations.
• The governance structure varies across territories, with some possessing a Legislative Assembly and others being administered directly by the President through an appointed administrator.
• They represent a distinct constitutional arrangement designed to maintain central oversight in regions that may not be suitable for full statehood.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional provisions under Part VIII of the Constitution, the specific powers of the Lieutenant Governor versus the Administrator, and the legislative competence of territories with elected assemblies.