Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is dealt under

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Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is dealt under

A: Art. 226

B: Art. 130

C: Art. 131

D: Art. 124

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct option is C: Art. 131.

Article 131 of the Constitution of India deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It means that the Supreme Court can hear and decide certain types of cases before they have been heard by any lower court. The cases that fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are:

- Any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
- Any dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more States on the other side.
- Any dispute between two or more States.

The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is exclusive and no other court can entertain such disputes. The purpose of this jurisdiction is to maintain the federal balance and harmony among the different units of the Union.