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Geography GK · Q278

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 278

Q278

Why does Russia have many local time differences?

A.
Because it keeps trade relations with many countries of the world
B.
Because it experiences a wide range of climatic conditions
C.
Because of its long east-west stretches
Answer
D.
Because it is divided into a number of states on political grounds

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Russia currently has 11 time zones, from the Kaliningrad Oblast, a Baltic enclave in the west, to the Kamchatka Krai in the Far East. Because of its long east-west stretches Russia have many local time differences.