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Why there is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh?


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a

Because of India’s east-west extent

b

Because of India’s north-south extent

c

Because of India’s proximity to oceans

d

Because of India’s landmass 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

There is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh because of the east-west extent of India. Due to this reason time along the Standard Meridian of India which passes through Mirzapur is taken as the standard time for the whole country. The latitudinal extent is responsible for the duration of day and night as one moves from south to north. Therefore, the correct option is 1.
 
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