UPSC PYQPrelims 2023

Civil Services Examination · Question 84

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?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Explanation

Both are true under the Flag Code 2002 (600×400 is one of nine standard sizes; ratio 3:2), but the ratio does not explain why that particular size is standard.