Quantitative Aptitude · Reasoning
Time and Clocks
562 Questions
Time and clocks problems evaluate quantitative aptitude by testing concepts on clock gains, losses, and relative speeds of hands. Questions also cover global time zones and standard time calculations. These logical reasoning topics frequently appear in SSC and banking exams.
Clock gain or lossTime zonesAngle between handsStandard time calculationPrecise time measurement
Time and Clocks Questions
What is the typical coherence time of Transmon Qubits?
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Microseconds (µs)
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Nanoseconds (ns)
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Milliseconds (ms)
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Seconds (s)
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Transmon Qubits typically have coherence times in the range of microseconds, which is significantly longer than other types of qubits.
What is the proposed duration of Indian Daylight Saving Time?
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One month
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Two months
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Three months
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Four months
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The proposed duration of Indian Daylight Saving Time is typically two months, usually from April to May.
What is the time difference between Indian Standard Time (IST) and Indian Daylight Saving Time (IDST)?
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30 minutes
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45 minutes
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60 minutes
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75 minutes
A
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Explanation
During Indian Daylight Saving Time, clocks are advanced by 30 minutes, resulting in a one-hour difference between IST and IDST.
Which trigonometric function is used to calculate the time of sunrise or sunset?
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Sine
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Cosine
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Tangent
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Cosecant
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The tangent function is used to calculate the time of sunrise or sunset, using the formula (t = \frac{1}{15} \tan^{-1}(\frac{\sin \delta}{\cos \delta \cos \phi - \sin \phi})).
What is the typical closing time for bars and nightclubs in India?
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11:00 PM
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12:00 AM
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1:00 AM
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2:00 AM
C
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Explanation
The typical closing time for bars and nightclubs in India is 1:00 AM.
How do you calculate the time difference between two cities?
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Subtract the longitude of the first city from the longitude of the second city.
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Subtract the latitude of the first city from the latitude of the second city.
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Divide the difference in longitude by 15.
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Multiply the difference in longitude by 15.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
To calculate the time difference between two cities, you need to divide the difference in longitude by 15. This will give you the time difference in hours.
How many time zones are there in the world?
A
Correct answer
Explanation
There are 24 time zones in the world, each representing a 15-degree segment of longitude. This means that there is a one-hour difference in time between each time zone.
What is the time difference between New York City and London?
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5 hours
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6 hours
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7 hours
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8 hours
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between New York City and London is 5 hours.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?
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1 hour
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2 hours
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3 hours
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4 hours
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between Tokyo and Sydney is 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing?
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15 hours
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16 hours
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17 hours
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18 hours
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing is 16 hours.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Cairo?
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1 hour
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2 hours
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3 hours
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4 hours
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between Moscow and Cairo is 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Santiago and Buenos Aires?
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1 hour
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2 hours
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3 hours
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4 hours
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between Santiago and Buenos Aires is 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Wellington?
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1 hour
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2 hours
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3 hours
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4 hours
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between Auckland and Wellington is 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Anchorage?
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2 hours
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3 hours
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4 hours
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5 hours
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between Honolulu and Anchorage is 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Dublin?
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1 hour
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2 hours
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3 hours
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4 hours
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The time difference between Reykjavik and Dublin is 1 hour.