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Standard XII
Civics
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The Constitution of India clearly lays down that the dispute between the centre and the states or between states will be resolved by ___________.
  1. The President
  2. The High Court
  3. The Supreme Court
  4. The Advocate General

A
The Advocate General
B
The President
C
The High Court
D
The Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court of India is the final authority to see to it that the division of powers as specified in the constitution is obeyed by both the Union and the State governments. So, Article 131 of the Indian Constitution vests the Supreme Court with original and exclusive jurisdiction to determine the justiciable disputes between the Union and the States or between the States.

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