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The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because

1. it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution
2. it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution
3. the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution
4. All of the above

Correct answer: All of the above

Solution

Parliament is not sovereign in the absolute sense because it functions within constitutional limits. Its powers are restricted by the Constitution, and laws violating constitutional provisions can be struck down by the Supreme Court.

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