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Who among the following is not exempted from Pre-embarkation Security Check at Civilian Airports (as on 01.12.2015) ?
Explanation
The list of persons exempted from Pre-embarkation Security Check (PESC) at civilian airports in India is maintained by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. As of December 2015, the list included approximately 33 categories of dignitaries.
- Holders of Bharat Ratna (Option A) are included in the exemption list.
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Option B) is exempted as a special case.
- Chiefs of Staff holding the rank of full General or equivalent rank (Option C) are also exempted.
- The Commissioner of BCAS (now designated as Director General, BCAS) is the authority that issues these security guidelines but is not included in the list of dignitaries exempted from security screening.
The exemption is generally granted to high-ranking constitutional functionaries and individuals holding specific high offices to ensure their dignity and smooth travel.
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