UPSC Prelims 2023·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

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?

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  1. ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correctCorrect

Explanation

Statement-I: According to the Flag Code of India, 2002, the National Flag can be manufactured in nine standard sizes. These sizes consistently maintain a length-to-height ratio of 3:2. While there are standard sizes like 900 mm x 600 mm, 450 mm x 300 mm, etc., the size 600 mm x 400 mm is **not** one of the officially prescribed standard sizes in the Flag Code. Thus, Statement-I is **Incorrect**. Statement-II: The Flag Code of India, 2002, explicitly states that the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the National Flag shall be 3:2. This proportion is a fundamental design specification for the flag. Thus, Statement-II is **Correct**.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: St
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