Which of the following is correct about the Constitution of India?
(A) It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world.

(B) The Parliament can repeal the constitution.

(C) It provides for parliamentary supremacy, not constitutional supremacy.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Only (A)
Explanation:
. The Constitution of India is indeed the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, originally containing 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
. Statement (B) is incorrect because the Parliament cannot repeal the Constitution; it can only amend certain parts of it under Article 368 without altering its "Basic Structure."
. Statement (C) is incorrect because India follows Constitutional Supremacy, not Parliamentary Supremacy (which is followed in the UK).
. The Indian Constitution is a comprehensive document that provides a detailed framework for both the Union and the States.
. It was meticulously drafted to address the vast diversity and unique challenges of the Indian subcontinent.
Information Booster:
. The "Basic Structure" doctrine was established by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
Additional Knowledge:
(B) The Parliament can repeal the constitution (Option b)
. Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, but the power to repeal it does not exist as it would destroy the source of Parliament's own authority.
(C) It provides for parliamentary supremacy (Option c)
. In India, the Constitution is supreme, and the judiciary has the power of Judicial Review to declare any law passed by Parliament as unconstitutional if it violates the Constitution.