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Which Article of the Constitution gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States?
A. Article 131✓ Correct Answer
B. Article 132
C. Article 133
D. Article 136
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 131 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court exclusive original jurisdiction over legal disputes arising between the central government and one or more states, or between multiple states. Articles like 132 and 133 pertain strictly to appellate jurisdictions in constitutional and civil matters.
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