Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

When it is noon at 1st Meridian, what would be the focal time at 120° East longitude?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 20.00

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “20.00”.
The focal time at 120° East longitude when it is noon at the 1st Meridian would be: (4) 20:00

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