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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 342Interactive Test Mode
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Q342. Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Judges of the Supreme Court–Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha–Attorney General of India–Members of the Parliament

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In the Table of Precedence maintained by the Government of India: • Rank 9: Judges of the Supreme Court • Rank 10: Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (along with Deputy Chief Ministers of States, Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Members of Planning Commission/NITI Aayog) • Rank 11: Attorney General of India (along with Cabinet Secretary, CAG) • Rank 21: Members of Parliament (MPs) Therefore, the correct descending order is: Judges of the Supreme Court → Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha → Attorney General of India → Members of the Parliament.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q342)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Judges of the Supreme Court–Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha–Attorney General of India–Members of the Parliament

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q342

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 342 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "Judges of the Supreme Court–Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha–Attorney General of India–Members of the Parliament". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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