Topic: Union and its territory
1. “The creation of union territories is a manifestation of India’s geography”, Discuss in the backdrop of recent creation of the union territory of Ladakh and J&K. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Polity by Lakshmikant
Why the question:
The question is based in the backdrop of creation of union territory of Ladakh and J&K.
Key Demand of the question:
Substantiate with suitable reasoning as to how the creation of union territories is a manifestation of India’s geography”.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In short discuss about the UTs in India.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
- Explain in short, the reasons for which the union territories came into existence in India.
- Explain the reasons behind the creation of each union territory.
- Evaluate how it helped in geographical continuity and state in what way they are an Expression of India’s geography.
- Discuss the impact of having UTs in general on various aspects of the country.
Conclusion:
Thus, conclude that the Parliament has the power to redraw the political map of India. Over the years, the UTs are formed keeping in mind the geographical and other strategic factors. The direct control of the Union Government will help the socio-politico and economic developments of the UTs.
