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Which country does not follow whole number/integer difference in its standard time from GMT? - Geography

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Question

Which country does not follow whole number/integer difference in its standard time from GMT?

Options

  • USA

  • UK

  • India

  • Pakistan

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Solution

India

Explanation:

India’s standard time (IST) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT, which is not a whole number or integer difference. Other countries like USA, UK, and Pakistan follow full hour differences from GMT. This 30-minute offset is unique to India and few other countries’ time zones.

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Chapter 2: Locating Places on Earth - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 20]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 2 Locating Places on Earth
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A 18. | Page 20
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