UPSC
Geography
The origin and evolution of the earth
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When we consider \[{{15}^{o}}\] meridian on a world map or globe and count them in an Eastward direction starting with Greenwich meridian \[({{0}^{o}})\], we find that the time of tills meridian is [NDA2011-II]
A) same as Greenwich
B) 1 hour fast
C) 1 hour slow
D) 12 hours fast
Correct Answer:
B
Solution :
Time is advance towards the east as Earth rotates west to east