Which of the following statements is correct regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. The original jurisdiction extends to any dispute between the Government of India and one or more State.
Under Article 131, the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction is invoked for disputes between the Government of India and one or more States, or between States themselves. Article 30 relates to the rights of minorities. The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is defined in Article 143, and certificates from High Courts pertain to appellate, not original jurisdiction.