- The Warrant of Precedence is a list that specifies the rank of important functionaries and officials in India. - According to the Warrant of Precedence, the Governor of a state ranks highest within their respective state. Outside their state, Chief Ministers of states rank higher than Governors (who are placed lower, typically at Rank 8). - Other individuals listed in the options rank below the Governor within a state: - Deputy Prime Minister (if any) is usually at Rank 5. - Former Presidents are at Rank