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    If the time of a place located on \[{{165}^{o}}\]E meridian is 11:00 pm on Sunday, what would be the time at the place located on\[{{165}^{o}}\] W meridian?                   [NDA 2013-II]

    A)  11:00 pm on Sunday

    B)  12:00 noon on Sunday

    C)  1:00 am on Sunday  

    D)  11:00 pm on Saturday

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     There is a difference of 360 degree longitude between 165 degree east and 165 degree west. The time interval is 24 hours because even 15 degree longitude, there is a time difference of I hour.


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