Indicate out of the following which of the offices held by 'A' from time to time was prestigious to him?

1. In sociology, particularly under the study of status and role, prestige is a form of social honor or respect that a position commands in the eyes of society.

2. Being an esteemed member of parliament is considered a prestigious role because it reflects both public recognition and legitimacy of power in a democratic system.

3. Among the options, this role directly indicates honor and esteem attached to it, as compared to professional success (advocate), loss of position (minister who resigned), or a bureaucratic role (head of a statutory body).

4. Therefore, this position aligns with the sociological concept of achieved status that carries high prestige.

Hence, the correct and most prestigious role held by 'A' was as an esteemed member of parliament.