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what is the time difference between the westernmost and easternmost point of india?

  1. 2 hours

  2. 2.5 hours

  3. 3 hours

  4. 1.5 hours
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Explanation

India's longitudinal extent from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh creates a 2-hour time difference (97°25'E to 68°7'E = about 29°, which equals roughly 2 hours). This is why India uses a single time zone (IST) for the entire country despite the geographical span.

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