Vidyalelo
Geography GK · Q143

Earth

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 143

Q143

What is the difference between the Local time and Greenwich time one degree longitude?

A.
2 minutes
B.
4 minutes
Answer
C.
6 minutes
D.
8 minutes

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The time difference between each longitude (each degree) is 4 minutes. So if it is 12 noon at Greenwich (0°), it would be 12:04 pm at 1° meridian and so on.