Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:
1. Statement-I : One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.
2. 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: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement-I specifies one of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India as 600 mm x 400 mm according to the Flag Code of India, 2002. The Flag Code specifies nine standard sizes. The listed size, 600 mm x 400 mm, does not conform to the required ratio of 3:2 (600/400 = 3/2 = 1.5). The specified standard sizes in the code (e.g., 6300x4200 mm, 1350x900 mm, 900x600 mm, 450x300 mm, 225x150 mm) all maintain the 3:2 ratio. Therefore, Statement-I is incorrect.
2. Statement-II states that the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. This is explicitly mentioned in the Flag Code of India, 2002 (Part I, Section 1.3). This statement is correct.
3. Since Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II is correct, option (D) is the correct choice.