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If it is 10.00 a.m. I.S.T., then what would be the local time at Shillong on 92° E longitude ?

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9.38 a.m.
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10.38 a.m.
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10.22 a.m.
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9.22 a.m.
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Solution

The correct option is C 10.38 a.m.

Notes: IST meridian passes through 82.5 degree.

Difference between two given longitudes= 9.5 degrees.

As we know 1 degree= 4 minutes, therefore 9.5 degrees= 4 x 9.5= 38 minutes.

Thus, time is 10+38 minutes= 10:38 AM


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