Multiple choice

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

  1. advisory jurisdiction

  2. appellate jurisdiction

  3. original jurisdiction

  4. writ jurisdiction
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court's original jurisdiction under Article 131 empowers it to resolve disputes between the Centre and States, or between States themselves. This 'original' means cases can be filed directly in the Supreme Court, unlike appellate jurisdiction (appeals from lower courts) or writ jurisdiction (fundamental rights enforcement). Advisory jurisdiction (Article 143) involves giving opinions to the President, not adjudicating disputes.

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