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?
Explanation
* Statement 1 is incorrect: The hoisting/use/display of the Indian National Flag is governed by the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, and the Flag Code of India, 2002. The flag code states that the tricolour can be of nine standard dimensions however 600mm x 400mm is not one of them.
* Statement 2 is correct: The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape and the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.