Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?<br/>1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.<br/>2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State.<br/>3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory.<br/>4. A dispute between two or more States.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. Dispute between the Government of India and one or more States — Included under the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction under Article 131. Verdict: Correct.

2. Dispute regarding elections to either House of Parliament or State Legislature — Election disputes are decided under the Representation of the People Act by the High Courts, not under the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory — Article 131 covers disputes between the Union and States, not Union Territories. Verdict: Incorrect.

4. Dispute between two or more States — Expressly covered by Article 131 as part of the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, 1 and 4 are correct. Answer: (c).