Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002

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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 × 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)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. as per IYB Ch.3 so st2 is right. However, Std flag sizes as per MHA flag code of India are as follows: Dimensions in mm 6300 X 4200 3600 X 2400 2700 X 1800 1800 X 1200 1350 X 900 900 X 600 450 X 300 225 X 150 150 X 100. Thus, 600×400 is not one of them so st1 is wrong.