Multiple choice

The time difference between the two extreme points in the east and the west is of

  1. 4 hours

  2. 2 hours

  3. 5½ hours

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The longitudinal extent of India is approximately 30 degrees. Since the Earth rotates 1 degree every 4 minutes, 30 degrees corresponds to a time difference of 120 minutes, or 2 hours.