Which one of the following does not fall under the jurisdiction of the apex court of India?

The correct answer is C, Collegiate Jurisdiction. The Constitution gives the Supreme Court no such jurisdiction; the collegium is only the system by which senior judges recommend appointments. The Supreme Court's real jurisdictions are original, writ, appellate and advisory, along with its power as a court of record and its power of judicial review. Option A is wrong because under Article 131 the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over disputes between the Centre and one or more states, or between states, which can be heard only by it. Option B is wrong because under Articles 132 to 134 and 136 it hears appeals from High Courts and other courts in constitutional, civil and criminal cases, and grants special leave to appeal. Option D is wrong because under Article 143 the President may seek its opinion on any question of law or fact of public importance, which is its advisory jurisdiction; the opinion is not binding on the President. Exam tip: Article 131 original, Article 143 advisory, Article 32 writs; collegium is not a jurisdiction.