Q84 · UPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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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 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

Correct answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Explanation

  1. A

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

    Both correct and II explains I. 600 mm × 400 mm is not a listed standard size in the Flag Code.

  2. B

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

    Both correct but II does not explain I. I is false.

  3. C

    Statement-I is correct but Statement- II is incorrect

    I correct, II incorrect. The ratio is 3:2.

  4. D

    Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

    I incorrect, II correct. Length:height shall be 3:2. 600×400 is not a Code standard size.

Summary. Official key is (d). The Flag Code of India, 2002, fixes the ratio of length to height at 3:2 and lists standard sizes. 600 mm × 400 mm is not one of those listed sizes, even though the arithmetic is 3:2. Statement-I fails; Statement-II holds.

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