65ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019
As a Non-Member who can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament. Ans. (a . (a & c) See the explanation of the above question. ## Order of Precedence ### 1. In the Indian Order of Precedence, who amongst the following comes first?
aThe Chairman of UPSC
bThe Chief Election Commissioner
cThe Comptroller and Auditor General
dThe Chief Justice of High Court
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
(173) ## Page 22 The Table of Precedence relates to the rank and order of various office-holders in the Central and State Governments. The current notification in this regard was issued on 26 July 1979. According to it, the Chairman of UPSC, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) are placed at the same level (9A) in the order of precedence, whereas the Chief Justice of a High Court is placed at the 14th rank within his/her jurisdiction and at the 17th rank outside it. Therefore, option (e) is the correct answer.
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