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The Indian Standard Time (IST) is

  1. 5 1/2 Hrs - GMT

  2. 5 1/2 Hrs + GMT

  3. 6 Hrs - GMT

  4. 6 Hrs + GMT
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated based on the 82.5°E longitude, which puts it exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Therefore, IST is GMT + 5:30. The other options incorrectly suggest being behind GMT or using a 6-hour offset.

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