Question
Download Solution PDFThe Indian Standard Time (IST) remains how much ahead from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) ?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is '05½ hours ahead of GMT'.
Key Points
- Indian Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT):
- Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka.
- IST is calculated from the Allahabad Observatory, located at 82.5° E longitude.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
- IST is exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
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