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21. Which colours are mixed to form the Saffron in our Flag?

Ans. Red and yellow colours are mixed in a particular ratio to form the Saffron shade of our flag. Philosophically, the red denotes both valour and action whereas the yellow stands for wisdom.

22. Who suggested, the Ashok Chakra in lieu of the Charkha, to the Flag Committee, while adopting the Tiranga in July, 1947?

Ans. The Ashok Chakra in place of the Charkha, which was in use earlier during our struggle for freedom, on the flag for Free-India was suggested to the Flag-Committee by Mr. Badr-ud-Din H.F.Tyabji, a Deputy Secretariat in the Constituent Assembly and the grandson of the great Tyabiji who was once the President of the Indian National Congress. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the chairman of the Committee advised him to consult Gandhiji on the proposal to replace the Charkha with Know Your National Flag

23 Chakra. Gandhiji wanted to see for himself the look of the change before consenting. Mr. Tyabji’s wife prepared a sample by painting the Chakra on the white band of a sample flag. Gandhiji was happy with the proposed change and the Flag- Committee adopted the Chakra on the flag in place of Charkha.23. If the length of our National-flag is 18 feet, what will be its width?

Ans. It will be 12 feet

24. What is the ratio of the length to the width of our National-flag?

Ans. The ratio of the width to the length of the Flag shall ordinarily be two breadths to three breadths. In other words, the ratio is 2 : 3.

25. Which type of fabric can be used for manufacturing the Tiranga to be used by general public?

Ans. Flags meant to be used by general public can be made of any fabric, preferably with hand-spun cotton or silk Khadi. Earlier it was mandatory to be of only Khadi.

26. What type of fabric is to be used for manufacturing Tirangas meant for government offices, its agencies and government officials?

Ans. The flags meant to be used on government buildings are to be mandatorily made only of hand-spun cotton or silk Khadi. Even the stitching thread has to be Khadi for such flags.

27. How many standard sizes of our National-flag are there as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Flag Code of India?

Ans. As per the Flag Code of India and the Indian Bureau of Standards there are nine standard sizes of our National-flag.

28. Name the official book / booklet that lays down the Code for the use of our National-flag?

Ans. It is the ‘Flag Code of India’

29. Can you fly your National-flag at your home or at your work place on all the 365 days of the year?

Ans. Yes. In 2002, the Government of India had allowed citizens to fly the National-flag on all days, but by then it was not a Fundamental Right.

30. Between what time to what time is the National-flag normally flown during day time?

Ans. The Flag is normally flown between sunrise and sunset

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FlatFill Freedom Series :-
“What makes a nation, is the past, what justifies one nation against others is the past, "says the noted historian" Eric Hobsbawm".

Hence, when talking of a nation, it becomes absolutely imperative that the past should also be talked about. And the past of India is fascinating and interesting as it is momentous.

Ironically, today, Valentines Day, New Years day etc. make us feel ecstatic and festive but Republic Day and other national days do not throw us into a similar festive frenzy. The reason being, there is no business opportunity, glamour or show off associated with our national festivals.

As a tribute to our nation " FlatFill Dotcom " present important facts about Indian flag and our motherland So here it goes:-
Q1. What is the difference between a flag and National-flag?
Ans. A flag is a piece of cloth attached to a flagpole, representing a clan, community, army, office of authority, industrial house or an individual. In modern times a flag is commonly rectangular varying is size, colour and the design on it. On the contrary, a National-flag is more than a piece of cloth. It is the most solemn and constitutionally or traditionally authorized symbol of a country. It represents the whole country, the entire nation, its ideals, hopes, aspirations and the pride. People throughout the history of mankind have laid down life for their National-flag, as it is the strongest patriotic symbol.
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