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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

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
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
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?
Correct Answer
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Subject: Polity.Context: Flag Code of India.Details: Statement I is incorrect; the Flag Code of India lists 9 standard sizes (e.g., 900x600 mm), but 600x400 mm ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic National Symbols
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
Polity.
Context ▼
Flag Code of India.
Details ▼
Statement I is incorrect; the Flag Code of India lists 9 standard sizes (e.g., 900x600 mm), but 600x400 mm is NOT among the legally prescribed standard sizes. Statement II is correct; the fundamental rule regarding the dimension of the National Flag is that the ratio of its length to its height (width) must invariably be 3:2.
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