The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its A. advisory jurisdiction B. appellate jurisdiction C. original jurisdiction D. constitutional jurisdiction

The correct answer is: C. original jurisdiction.

The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction in all cases involving:

• Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States;
• Disputes between the States;
• Disputes between the Government of India and any foreign State;
• Disputes between two or more States;
• Questions relating to the interpretation of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court also has original jurisdiction in cases involving the enforcement of fundamental rights.

The Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction is a very important power, as it allows the Court to directly hear cases that involve the most important issues facing the country. This power helps to ensure that the Supreme Court can play a vital role in upholding the Constitution and protecting the rights of all Indians.

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other options are incorrect because:

• Advisory jurisdiction is the power of the Supreme Court to give an advisory opinion on a legal question to the President of India.
• Appellate jurisdiction is the power of the Supreme Court to hear appeals from lower courts.
• Constitutional jurisdiction is the power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution.