Q. 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 correcti in respect of the above statements?
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[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-l.

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

[C] Statement-l is correct but Statement-II is incorrect is incorrect.

[D] Statement-l is incorrect Statement-II is correct.

Answer: D
Notes:

Exp) Option d is the correct answer.

The use, display and hoisting of the National Flag in the country is guided by an overarching set of instructions called the ‘Flag Code of India 2002’. The code brings together all laws, conventions, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag.

Statement 1 is incorrect: As per the Flag code of India 2002, the National Flag cannot be in the dimension of 600mm*400mm. The code states that the National flag can be of nine standard dimensions as follows:

Statement 2 is correct: The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape and the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. Hence Statement 2 is correct.

Source: https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/flagcodeofindia_070214.pdf (Pg no 3)

Subject) Polity/IR

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