Why there is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh?

Because of India's east west extent

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Because of India's north south extent

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Because of India's proximity to oceans

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Because of land mass

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The correct option is A Because of India's east west extent
There is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh because of the longitudinal extent of India. Gujarat is situated in the extreme west of India Arunachal Pradesh is situated in the extreme east of India. The Sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh than Gujarat.

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