Which of the following disputes fall under the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more states. 2. A dispute between two or more states regarding inter-state water sharing. 3. A dispute involving a private citizen challenging the Union Government. 4. A dispute between the Centre and a State involving the extent of a legal right. Select the correct option: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 4 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Disputes between the Centre and one or more states fall under the Supreme Court’s exclusive original jurisdiction.
Inter-state water disputes are specifically excluded from the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction.
A suit by a private citizen against the Centre or a state cannot be entertained under this jurisdiction.
Disputes involving a question (law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends are covered.

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