Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:
Statement-1: 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
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Explanation:
The standard sizes of the Indian National Flag are 6300 x 4200, 3600 x 2400, 2700 x 1800, 1800 x 1200, 1350 x 900, 900 x 600, 450 x 300, 225 x 150 and 150 x 100 (all sizes in mm). 600 mm x 400 mm is not listed as a standard size, making Statement-I incorrect.
Statement-II is correct. The Flag Code of India, 2002 specifies that the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the flag shall be 3:2.
Inputs from Current Affairs Notes >> July 2022
