Question : The Indian Standard Time corresponds to the longitude _________degrees East.
Option 1: 76.5
Option 2: 82.5
Option 3: 85.5
Option 4: 79.5
Correct Answer: 82.5
Solution : The correct option is 82.5 .
The Indian Standard Time (IST) corresponds to the longitude of 82.5 degrees East. The Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30). The reference longitude for IST is 82.5 degrees East, which is the meridian passing through Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.
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