Read the following statements: Match them with the different jurisdictions the Supreme Court can exercise - Original, Appellate, and Advisory.
The government wanted to know if it can pass a law about the citizenship status of residents of Pakistan-occupied areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
Advisory Jurisdiction
In order to resolve the dispute about river Cauvery the government of Tamil Nadu wants to approach the court.
Original Jurisdiction
Court rejected the appeal by people against the eviction from the dam site.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Explanation
Statement (A) matches with Advisory Jurisdiction because the government is seeking advice on a matter of public importance involving interpretation of the Constitution regarding citizenship. The President can refer such matters to the Supreme Court for advice under Advisory Jurisdiction. Statement (B) matches with Original Jurisdiction because the Cauvery river dispute is a dispute between States. The Supreme Court has the exclusive power to settle disputes between the Union and States, and among States themselves, without going to lower courts first. Statement (C) matches with Appellate Jurisdiction because it involves an 'appeal' against a decision. The Supreme Court tries appeals from lower courts in Civil, Criminal and Constitutional cases under its Appellate Jurisdiction.