Question

GMT and IST

Answer 1

GMT

(1) GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time.

(2) 0° Longitude is taken as GMT.

(3) It is a common time for the entire world.

(4) It passes through Greenwich, England.

(5) It is 5 hours 30 minutes behind the IST.

IST

(1)IST stands for Indian Standard Time.

(2) 82°30' E longitude is taken as IST.

(3) It is a common time for entire India.
(4) It passes through the middle of India near Allahabad.

(5) IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of the GMT