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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 ?
Answer: Option B
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B
Ans. (b)
Explanation
IST is 5:30 hrs ahead of GMT that is 82°30'E longitude. If Shillong is on 92°E longitude, it is 9°30' ahead of 1ST. To travel 1°, it takes 4 minutes for earth. So for 9° 30', it takes 38 minutes. If 1ST is 10:00 a.m.,-the local time at Shillong is 10:00 + 38min, = 10:38 a.m.
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Ans. (b)
Explanation
IST is 5:30 hrs ahead of GMT that is 82°30'E longitude. If Shillong is on 92°E longitude, it is 9°30' ahead of 1ST. To travel 1°, it takes 4 minutes for earth. So for 9° 30', it takes 38 minutes. If 1ST is 10:00 a.m.,-the local time at Shillong is 10:00 + 38min, = 10:38 a.m.
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