Multiple choice

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and states falls under its

  1. advisory jurisdiction

  2. appellate jurisdiction

  3. original jurisdiction

  4. constitutional jurisdiction
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Article 131, the SC has original jurisdiction in any dispute – (a) between the Government of India and one or more states; or (b) between the Government of India and any state or states on one side and one or more other states on the other; or (c) between two or more states.

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