- The Order of Precedence is a list of official positions used for ceremonial purposes to indicate the relative importance of dignitaries. - The typical order for the functionaries listed is: - Chief Justice of India (Rank 7) - Union Cabinet Ministers (Rank 8) - Chief Election Commissioner (Rank 11, along with Comptroller and Auditor General) - Cabinet Secretary (Rank 23) - Therefore, the correct sequence from highest to lowest rank among the given options is Chief Justice of India (IV), Union Cabinet Ministers (III), Chief Election Commissioner (II), Cabinet Secretary (I).