Question

    Which one of the following longitudes determines the Indian standard time?

    A 85.5° E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 86.5° E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 84.5° E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 82.5° E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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).

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: