Bihar Special GK PYQ 222 of 603 · Geographical Scenario

Local time of Patna is—

  1. AAhead of Indian Standard Time
  2. BBehind Indian Standard Time
  3. CThe same as Indian Standard Time
  4. DNot related to Indian Standard Time

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Correct answer: (a) Ahead of Indian Standard Time

Explanation

Patna’s standard time is determined by Indian Standard Time (IST). India’s standard time is based on 82°30′E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur. India’s standard time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), whereas Patna’s local time is ahead of IST, because Patna is located at 85°1′E longitude.

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