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Q. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?

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Chief Ministers within their states
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Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Former Prime Minister
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Governors outside their states
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Solution

The correct option is B Speaker of Lok Sabha

Explanation:

The Order of Precedence is a protocol list in which the functionaries and authorities are recorded by rank and office in the Government of India. It is meant for State and Ceremonial occasions. It has no application in the day-to-day business of Government. The order is established by the President of India and is maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

  1. President
  2. Vice President
  3. Prime Minister
  4. Governors (within their states)
  5. Former Presidents
  6. Deputy PM (if any)
  7. CJI, Speaker of Lok Sabha
  8. Cabinet Ministers, CMs (within their states), Former PMs, LOP (LS & RS)
  9. Bharat Ratna holders
  10. Ambassadors, CMs (outside their states), Governors (outside their states)

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