Question

Assertion(A)- From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of two hours.
Reason(R)- Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India passing through Mirzapur is taken as the standard time for the whole country.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation A.
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is a)

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is 'option b.'

• India is a vast country and is often called the Indian subcontinent. With every longitude to the east, there is an increase of 4 minutes to the time. Due to the size of the country, two different states have two separate times.

• The entire country follows a single time to avoid problems and confusion regarding time. It is the time along the 'Standard Meridian' of India passing through Mirzapur in India.