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Geography GK · Q268

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 268

Q268

When it is noon along 82° 30' longitude, along what degree of longitude it will be 6.30 a.m.?

A.
Along 165° E
B.
Along 67° 30' W
C.
0° E or W
Answer
D.
Along 82° 31' W

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
When it is noon along 82° 30' longitude, along 0° E or W degree of longitude it will be 6.30 a.m. The Earth has been divided into 24 time zones of one hour each. Each of these zones covers 15° of longitude.