Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following jurisdictions of the Supreme Court allows it to settle disputes between the centre and state and amongst states?

Options:

Appellate

Advisory

Writ

Original

Correct Answer:

Original

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Original

The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India that allows it to settle disputes between the center and state and amongst states is known as "Original Jurisdiction."

"Original Jurisdiction" refers to the authority of a court to hear and decide a case in the first instance, rather than on appeal from a lower court. In the context of the Supreme Court of India, Original Jurisdiction refers to the power of the Court to hear certain types of cases directly, without them having been previously heard by any other court.