Consider the following functionaries:
1. I. Cabinet Secretary
2. II. Chief Election Commissioner
3. III. Union Cabinet Ministers
4. IV. Chief Justice of India
Their correct sequence, in the Order of Precedence is
A
III, IV, II, I
B
IV, III, I, II
C
IV, III, II, I
D
III, IV, I, II
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The question asks for the correct sequence of functionaries according to the Indian Order of Precedence.
1. The Order of Precedence dictates the ceremonial rank of government officials.
2. Key ranks relevant here (as of standard precedence orders around 2000):
- Chief Justice of India: Rank 6
- Union Cabinet Ministers: Rank 7
- Chief Election Commissioner: Rank 9A (along with Comptroller and Auditor General)
- Cabinet Secretary: Rank 11
3. Arranging these ranks in descending order (highest rank first):
- Chief Justice of India (Rank 6) - IV
- Union Cabinet Ministers (Rank 7) - III
- Chief Election Commissioner (Rank 9A) - II
- Cabinet Secretary (Rank 11) - I
4. The correct sequence is IV, III, II, I.