Question 44
HardOriginal questionWhen the National Flag is displayed vertically, the saffron band shall be
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The rule is written from the flag's point of view, not the viewer's.
The saffron band is to the right in reference to the flag, which puts it on the left of a person standing in front of it.
Uppermost is the rule for a flag displayed flat and horizontal on a wall, which is the other case the FAQ covers.
Worth noting
The two halves of the sentence look contradictory until you notice whose right is meant. Reading it as a statement about the flag and then translating for the viewer is the only way it comes out right.
- Concept
- Displaying the flag vertically
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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