Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
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- AAttorney General of India Judges of the supreme Court - Members of Parliament
- BJudges of the Supreme Court Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Attorney General of India Members of ParliamentCorrect
- CAttorney General of India Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Judges of the Supreme Court Members of Parliament
- DJudges of the Supreme Court Attorney General of India Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha- Members of Parliament
Explanation
The correct sequence is determined by the Table of Precedence established by the President of India.
1. Judges of the Supreme Court occupy Rank 9.
2. The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha occupies Rank 10, along with Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Deputy Chief Ministers of States, and Members of the Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog).
3. The Attorney General of India occupies Rank 11.
4. Members of Parliament occupy Rank 21.
Therefore, Option B represents the correct descending order of seniority as per the official warrant of precedence.
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