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The term original jurisdiction of the court indicates that

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The term original jurisdiction of the court indicates that
  1. the court can hear all cases irrespective of jurisdiction
  2. concerned cases can be tried only in these courts and no other courts
  3. cases are tried in the first instance
  4. cases are heard on appeal

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Correct answer: C - cases are tried in the first instance
Original jurisdiction means the power to hear a case in the first instance (at its start), as opposed to appellate jurisdiction where a decided case comes up on appeal.

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