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 × 400 mm.
Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3 : 2.
- A.Both Statement-I and Statements-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statements-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
The Flag Code of India specifies the standard sizes for the National Flag. While the ratio of the length to the width of the flag is indeed 3:2, the specified size of 600 mm x 400 mm is incorrect; standard sizes include 150 mm x 100 mm, 300 mm x 200 mm, 450 mm x 300 mm, 600 mm x 400 mm, 900 mm x 600 mm, 1200 mm x 800 mm, and 2400 mm x 1600 mm. Thus, statement II is correct regarding the ratio, but statement I is incorrect as 600mm x 400mm is not a standard size.
Source: UPSC gs1 2023