As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?

1 The Indian Protocol or Order of Precedence determines the rank of high officials for ceremonial occasions. 2 According to the Order of Precedence of the Republic of India (as it generally stands, minor variations possible over time): - President (Rank 1) - Vice-President (Rank 2) - Prime Minister (Rank 3) - Governors of States within their respective States (Rank 4) - Former Presidents (Rank 5) - Deputy Prime Minister (Rank 5A, if the post exists) - Chief Justice of India & Speaker of Lok Sabha (Rank 6) 3 Based on this hierarchy, the Governor of a State within his state ranks highest (Rank 4) among the given options.