Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The distance between two latitudes decreases towards the poles.
2.Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles whereas the distance between two latitudes remains the same everywhere.

  • There is a general understanding among the countries of the world to select the standard meridian in multiples of 7°30′ of longitude.
  • That is why 82°30′ E has been selected as the ‘standard meridian’ of India.
  • Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Source: NCERT – India Physical Environment

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