PYQ 2023 Q64 · RaahUPSC PYQ

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Q64.

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

Answer

D

Explanation

hoisting/use/display of the Indian National Flag is by the Prevention of Insults to National Act, 1971 and the Flag Code of India, 2002. per , the flag code states that the tricolour can be of standard dimensions — 6300 x 4200, 3600 x 2400, x 1800, 1800 x 1200, 1350 x 900, 900 x 600, 450 x 225 x 150 and 150 x 100 (all sizes in mm). So, the Flag cannot be in the dimension of 600mm x Hence statement 1 is not correct. National Flag shall be rectangular in shape and the of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall 3:2. Hence Statement 2 is correct. option (d) is the correct answer.