Arrange the following in order from highest to lowest rank
A. Cabinet Secretary B. Collector C. Divisional Commissioner D. Principal Secretary

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) ADCB
Explanation:
· The correct hierarchy of Indian administrative posts from highest to lowest rank is:
1. Cabinet Secretary (A): The highest-ranking civil servant in the Government of India.
2. Principal Secretary (D): A senior rank in the State Government, usually equivalent to an Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary in the Central Government.
3. Divisional Commissioner (C): A senior IAS officer in charge of a Division (a group of districts), ranking above the District Collector.
4. Collector (B): Also known as District Magistrate (DM), in charge of the administration of a single district.
· Therefore, the correct sequence is A → D → C → B.
Information Booster:
· Cabinet Secretary: Works directly under the Prime Minister and heads the Cabinet Secretariat.
· Divisional Commissioner: Acts as a supervisory head over the Collectors of the districts within the division.
· Hierarchy Flow: Union Level (Cabinet Sec) > State Secretariat Level (Principal Sec) > Divisional Level (Div Comm) > District Level (Collector).
Additional Knowledge:
· Chief Secretary: The highest-ranking civil servant in a State Government, ranking above the Principal Secretary.
· SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate): Reports to the District Collector and heads a sub-division within a district.