Order of Precedence

Total Questions: 6

1. Consider the following functionaries: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2000]

1. Cabinet Secretary

2. Chief Election Commissioner

3. Union Cabinet Minister

4. Chief Justice of India Their correct sequence in the Order of Precedence is:

Correct Answer: (c) 4, 3, 2, 1
Solution:The correct sequence in the order of precedence of the given functionaries is Chief Justice of India, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Election Commissioner and Cabinet Secretary.

2. In the order of precedence of the government of India which of the following come/comes above the Chief Justice of India? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (b) Former President
Solution:The order of precedence, is as follows-

(1) President

(2) Vice-President

(3) Prime Minister

(4) Governors of the State

(5) Former Presidents

(5A) - Deputy Prime Minister

(6) The Chief Justice of India and the Speaker of Lok Sabha are equal in the table of precedence of Government of India.

3. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Governor of a State within his State
Solution:The order of precedence, is as follows-

(1) President

(2) Vice-President

(3) Prime Minister

(4) Governors of the State

(5) Former Presidents

(5A)- Deputy Prime Minister

(6) The Chief Justice of India and the Speaker of Lok Sabha are equal in the table of precedence of Government of India.

4. In the Indian Order of Precedence, who amongst the following comes first? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Solution:Order of Precedence of the list is given below:

1. The chairman of UPSC-9A

2. Chief Election Commissioner-9A

3. Comptroller and Auditor General-9A

4. The Chief Justice of High Court-14

So, the correct answer will be (e).

5. Who is the topmost civilian officer in Government of India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (c) Cabinet Secretary
Solution:The Cabinet Secretary is the topmost civilian officer in the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, Cabinet Secretariat, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and head of all Civil Services under the Rules of the Government of India.

6. Who is the Highest Ranking Civilian Officer in Government of India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Cabinet Secretary of India
Solution:The Cabinet Secretary is the topmost civilian officer in the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, Cabinet Secretariat, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and head of all Civil Services under the Rules of the Government of India.