Time Zones

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Time Zones starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Time Zones. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Explain the importance of the Prime Meridian in determining time zones.

Explain why Arunachal Pradesh experiences sunrise earlier than Gujarat.

If it is 11:00 AM at 60°E, what is the time at 75°E?

If it is 3:00 PM at 90°E, what will be the time at 75°E?

If it is 4:00 PM at 90°E, what is the time at 60°E?

If it is 5:00 PM at 75°E, what is the time at 90°E?

If it is 6:00 AM in Kolkata (IST), what time is it in London (GMT)?

If it is 7:00 AM at 0° longitude, what time is it at 45°E?

If it is 8:00 AM at 60°E, what will be the time at 90°E?

If it is 9:00 AM at 0° longitude, what is the time at 30°W?

If the Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours, how many degrees does it rotate in one hour?

If you travel from east to west, do you gain or lose time?

If you travel from India to Japan, do you move ahead or behind in time?

What is a time zone?

What is the difference between local time and standard time?

What is the International Date Line?

What is the local time?

What is the longitude difference between IST and GMT?

What is the main purpose of the International Date Line?

What is the main reason for the creation of standard time?