Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States. 2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State. 3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory. 4. A dispute between two or more States. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct answer: 1 and 4. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India refers to matters that can be directly brought before the Court without needing to pass through lower courts. The Constitution of India under Article 32 and 131 outlines the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 206 Statement 1 is correct: According to Article 131, a dispute between the Government of India and one or more States. Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Article 329 (b), no election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State shall be called in question except by an election petition presented to such authority and in such manner as may be provided for by or under any law made by the appropriate Legislature. Hence as it cant be taken to SC court directly it does not come under original jurisdiction. Statement 3 is incorrect: Article 131 doesn’t mention UT anywhere. Further, the original jurisdiction mentioned in 131 is regarding issues between the federal units. Statement 4 is correct: According to Article 131, a dispute b

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