Multiple choice

The time difference between the two extreme points from east to west is of

  1. 3 hours

  2. 2 hours

  3. 5½ hours

  4. 2½hours

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B Correct answer
Explanation

India spans approximately 30 degrees of longitude from west to east. Since the Earth rotates 1 degree every 4 minutes, 30 degrees corresponds to 120 minutes, or 2 hours.