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What is the difference between Indian Standard Time and Greenwich Mean Time?

  1. 6: 30 hours

  2. 6 hours

  3. 5: 30 hours

  4. 5 hours
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Explanation

Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). India is at 82.5°E longitude, which is 5.5 hours ahead of the Prime Meridian (0°). IST does not observe daylight saving time.

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