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Consider the following statements. 1. Longitude of Jabalpur’s location is between those of Indore and Bhopal. 2. Latitud

This one is about checking statements. In Standard Time, the true statements together make 2 and 3. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2003] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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How much is the difference between Indian Standard Time (I.S.T.) and Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.)?

Okay, so here is the simple version. How much is the difference between Indian points to +5½ hours. In Standard Time, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2010 45th BPSC (Pre) 2001 Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2003] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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The Indian Standard Time is taken from which of the following city?

In Standard Time, there is a simple fact that answers this. The Indian Standard Time is taken from is Allahabad (Naini). That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1993] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following longitudes is known as ‘Standard Meridian’ in India?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about which of the following longitudes is known, your mind should go straight to 82º 30' E. In Standard Time, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2013 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Standard Indian Time (Meridian Longitude 82º 30') passes through which of the following towns?

In simple words, Standard Indian Time (Meridian Longitude 82º 30') means Allahabad. In Standard Time, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of Standard Indian Time (Meridian Longitude 82º 30') and Allahabad together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 1996] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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TheIndianStandardTimeMeridian does not pass through

In simple words, TheIndianStandardTimeMeridian does not pass through means Maharashtra. In Standard Time, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of TheIndianStandardTimeMeridian does not pass through and Maharashtra together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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When it is noon at IST meridian, what would be the local time at 120º East longitude?

Imagine you are revising Standard Time late at night. The one fact you would underline for when it is noon at IST meridian, is 14:30. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2001] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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IftheSunrisesatTirapinArunachal Pradesh at 5:00 a.m. (IST), then what time (IST), will the Sun rise in Kandla in Gujarat

This one is a favourite in exams. In Standard Time, whenever you see IftheSunrisesatTirapinArunachal Pradesh at 5:00 a.m. (IST), then, the answer is About 7:00 a.m.. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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How many hours of time difference will be there between the most Western village of Gujarat and the most Eastern village

Here is how I remember it. how many hours of time difference will = 2 hours. That is it. In Standard Time, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1992] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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When there is midnight at IST meridian, a place observes 6 A.M. The meridian on which the said place is located is

In simple words, when there is midnight at IST meridian, means 172º 30' E. In Standard Time, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of when there is midnight at IST meridian, and 172º 30' E together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2002] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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If it is 10:00 a.m. IST, then what would be the local time at Shillong on 92º E longitude?

In simple words, if it is 10:00 a.m. IST, then means 10:38 a.m.. In Standard Time, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of if it is 10:00 a.m. IST, then and 10:38 a.m. together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1999] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following cities is closest to IST (Indian Standard Time) meridian?

In simple words, which of the following cities is closest means Rewa. In Standard Time, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of which of the following cities is closest and Rewa together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2008] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Standard Time and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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