Practice Original Jurisdiction (3.4.1) - The Judiciary

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is original jurisdiction?
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Think about who hears disputes first.
Question 2.
Which article outlines original jurisdiction?
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Recall the article numbers related to Supreme Court powers.
3Question 3.
What is meant by 'original jurisdiction'?
- A power to hear appeals
- A power to hear cases directly
- A power to supervise lower courts
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Focus on how the court hears cases.
4Question 4.
True or False: Article 131 relates to original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
- True
- False
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Consider the constitutional articles related to the Supreme Court.
Question 5.
How would you handle a scenario where two states are in an impasse over resource distribution that involves the central government?
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Consider legal frameworks regulating resource sharing.
Question 6.
Draft a brief outlining the steps the Supreme Court might take when hearing a dispute between the Government of India and a state regarding constitutional authority.
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Think about constitutional checks and balances.

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