Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the time difference (in hours) between GMT and IST (Indian Standard Time)?

  1. Five

  2. Six and a half

  3. Six

  4.   Five and a half
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Explanation

Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), also known as UTC. India uses a single time zone for the entire country despite its large geographical span. IST is calculated based on the 82.5°E longitude, which passes through Allahabad, and this offset of 5.5 hours is unique among major countries.

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