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 of Statement II
(b) Both Statement I and Statment II are correct, and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement II
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement II is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Flag Code of India, 2002
The National Flag shall be a tri-colour panel made up of three rectangular panels or sub-panels ofequal widths. The colour of the top of the panel should be Indian Saffron (Kesari) and that of the button panel shall be Indian Green. The middle panel shall be white, bearing at its centre the design of Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour with 24 equally spaced spokes. The Ashoka Chakra shall preferably be screen printed or otherwise printed or stencilled or suitably embroidered and shall be completely visible on both sides of the Flag in the centre of the white panel.
The National Flag of India shall be made of hand-spun and hand-woven wool/cotton/silk khadi bunting.
The Nationa Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height [width] of the Flag shall be 3:2
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The standard size of the National Flag shall be as follows:-
| Flag Size Number | Dimensions in mm |
| 1 | 6300 X 4200 |
| 2 | 3600 X 2400 |
| 3 | 2700 X 1800 |
| 4 | 1800 X 1200 |
| 5 | 1350 X 900 |
| 6 | 900 X 600 |
| 7 | 450 X 300 |
| 8 | 225 X 150 |
| 9 | 150 X 100 |
An appropriate size should be chosen for display. Flags of 450X300 mm are intended for aircraft on VVIP flights, 225X150 mm for motor cars, and 150×100 mm for table flags.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
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