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BPSC Prelims 2023 General 📅 30 Sep, 2023

What is the local time of Thimphu (Bhutan) located at 90 deg East longitude when the time at Greenwich (0 deg) is 12:00 noon?

A
6:00 p.m.
B
4:00 p.m.
C
7:00 p.m.
D
6:00 a.m.
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BPSC Prelims
2023 • 30 Sep, 2023 • General
What is the local time of Thimphu (Bhutan) located at 90 deg East longitude when the time at Greenwich (0 deg) is 12:00 noon?
Correct Answer
6:00 p.m.
Concept: Earth rotates 15° per hour. Difference: $90^\circ$ East means ahead of GMT. Calculation: $90 / 15 = 6$ hours. Time: 12:00 Noon + 6 hours = 6:00 p.m......
Ref/Book : NCERT
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter Class 6, Chapter 1
Ref. Topic The Earth in the Solar System
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Concept ▼
Earth rotates 15° per hour.
Difference ▼
$90^\circ$ East means ahead of GMT.
Calculation ▼
$90 / 15 = 6$ hours.
Time ▼
12:00 Noon + 6 hours = 6:00 p.m.
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