Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2023 · Polity and Constitution · Question 64

Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm. Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement-I: Incorrect. Under the Flag Code of India, 2002, the National Flag must follow prescribed standard sizes, and 600 mm × 400 mm is not one of the standard sizes.

Statement-II: Correct. The Flag Code clearly provides that the ratio of length to height (width) of the National Flag shall be 3:2.

Option check: Since Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true, the correct answer is (d).

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