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Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court covers disputes between:
ACentre and States, and between States
Bindividuals only
CHigh Courts only
DParliament and President
Answer & Solution
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: NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work — Judiciary__