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Flag Code sizes and ratio — National Flag queries — UPSC Prelims...

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 the National Flag of India of 600 mm × 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?
  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

Explanation

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
  • The National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of:
    • India saffron (Kesari) at the top (indicates strength and courage)
    • White in the middle (indicates peace and truth)
    • India green at the bottom (indicates fertility, growth, and auspiciousness of the land)
  • The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.
  • The flag code states that the tricolour can be of nine standard dimensions; however, 600mm x 400mm is not one of them.

Table listing flag sizes by number with corresponding dimensions in millimeters, ranging from size 1 at 6300 x 4200 mm to size 9 at 150 x 100 mm. The table uses two columns labeled "Flag Size No." and "Dimensions in mm" with a light blue header and alternating light yellow and white rows for clarity

Additional Information

  • In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel with 24 equally spaced spokes.
  • It represents the Ashoka Chakra (indicates there is life in movement and death in stagnation).
  • The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the design of the National Flag on 22 July 1947.
  • Display, hoisting and use of the Tricolour is governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
  • Flag Code of India, 2002
    • It brings together all laws, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag.
    • It allowed Indian citizen to hoist the Indian flag over their homes, offices and factories on any day and not just National days, as was the case earlier.
  • 2021 Amendment
    • The National Flag made of polyester or machine-made were allowed.
    • Now, the National Flag shall be made of hand-spun and handwoven or machine-made cotton, polyester, wool, silk, and khadi bunting.
  • 2022 Amendment
    • It allowed the tricolour to fly both day and night.
    • Notably, earlier, the Indian flag was allowed to be flown between sunrise and sunset only.
Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct; Difficulty Level: Medium
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