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प्रश्न
What is the time and day at Mumbai (73°E) when it is Sunday at 10.30 p.m. at Shillong (92°E)? Give a reason to support your answer.
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उत्तर
The longitudinal difference is 92° – 73° = 19°. So the time difference is 19 × 4 = 76 minutes or 1 hour 16 minutes or the time at Mumbai is 9.14 p.m.
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