Multiple choice

The number of standard time zones in the entire world is -

  1. 12

  2. 24

  3. 36

  4. 360
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth rotates 360 degrees in 24 hours. Therefore, the world is divided into 24 standard time zones, each approximately 15 degrees of longitude wide.

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