Q84. 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?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-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
Correct Answer: Option (d)
- The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended recently, and National Flag made of polyester or machine-made flags have also been allowed. Now, the National Flag shall be made of hand-spun, hand-woven or machine-made cotton/polyester/wool/ silk/khadi bunting, as per the amended flag code. The standard sizes of the National Flag shall be as follows:
| 1 | 6300 X 4200 |
| 2 | 3600 X 2400 |
| 3 | 2700 X 1800 |
| 4 | 1800 X 1200 |
| 5 | 1350 X 900 |
| 6 | 900 X 600 |
| 7 | 450 X 300 |
| 8 | 225 X 150 |
| 9 | 150 X 100 |
Hence, statement I is not correct.
- The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the flag shall be 3:2. Hence, statement II is correct.
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