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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


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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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