The Different Time Zones and Development of Communication Systems in India and Brazil
On which long...
Question
On which longitude is Indian Standard Time based?
A
82 degree 30 minute east
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B
84 degree 32 minutes east
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C
30 degree 32 minutes east
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D
45 degree 30 minutes east
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Solution
The correct option is A 82 degree 30 minute east The Indian standard time (IST), is based on longitude 82.5°, which passes through Mirzapur, near Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, and is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).