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Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court covers disputes between:

  1. Centre and States, and between States
  2. individuals only
  3. High Courts only
  4. Parliament and President
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Correct answer: A. Centre and States, and between States

1. Article 131 grants original jurisdiction over federal disputes. 2. Only the Supreme Court can decide Centre-State disputes. 3. It is exclusive jurisdiction — no other court. __Source: syllabus Indian Constitution at Work — Judiciary__

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