Q. 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.
- Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (UPSC Prelims 2023)
Answer:
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Notes: The correct answer is
[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct. This question tests specific factual accuracy regarding the Flag Code of India, 2002.
- Statement-I (Incorrect): While the question text in your prompt appears to have truncated the specific dimensions, the standard sizes mentioned in the Flag Code are specific. The most common error in this context involves the "600 mm x 400 mm" size often cited in mock tests. According to the Flag Code, the nine standard sizes 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 in mm). A common trap is providing dimensions that do not maintain the 3:2 ratio or are not part of this official list.
- Statement-II (Correct): The Flag Code of India explicitly states that the shape of the National Flag shall be rectangular. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. This is a foundational rule for the manufacturing and display of the Tricolour.
The Flag Code of India, 2002, consolidated all laws, conventions, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag. Since 2022, amendments also allow flags to be made of machine-made polyester, in addition to hand-spun and hand-woven khadi.