Consider the following statements :

1. The Flag Code of India supersedes the 'Flag Code of India'.

2. The state emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is  Both 1 and 2.

Key Points

Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Hence, statement 2 is correct.

• Statement 1: The Flag Code of India superseded the 'Flag Code-India'.
  • The Flag Code of India was introduced in 2002 to bring together all laws, conventions, practices, and instructions for the display of the National Flag of India.
  • It replaced all previous guidelines, including the 'Flag Code-India', ensuring a unified set of rules for the usage of the national flag.
  • The Flag Code of India, 2002, is divided into three parts covering general description, display rules, and rules for governmental and public organizations.
• Statement 2: The state emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
  • The State Emblem of India is indeed an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
  • The emblem features four Asiatic lions standing back to back, symbolizing power, courage, pride, and confidence.
  • The emblem was adopted on 26 January 1950, the day India became a republic.
  • Below the lions is a horse and a bull, and in the center is a wheel (Dharma Chakra).

Additional Information

• Flag Code of India, 2002:
  • The Flag Code of India, 2002, is a set of laws that governs the usage, display, and hoisting of the Indian national flag.
  • It consolidates all previous laws and conventions regarding the national flag and aims to instill respect and dignity for the flag.
  • The code allows citizens to hoist the national flag on all days and occasions, consistent with the dignity of the flag.
• Lion Capital of Ashoka:
  • The Lion Capital of Ashoka is a sculpture of four lions standing back to back, originally erected atop the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.
  • It was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in around 250 BCE to mark the spot where Buddha first taught the Dharma.
  • The capital is currently preserved in the Sarnath Museum and has been adopted as the national emblem of India.