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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: Article 138 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court with respect to any matter in the Union List or by special agreement. Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 146 (Supreme Court) and Article 229 (High Courts), appointments of officers and servants are made by the respective Chief Justices. The administrative expenses of the Supreme Court are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, while administrative expenses of High Courts are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.
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