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    If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what will be the. IST when it is noon at the International Date Line?

    A)  06.30 hrs         

    B)  05.30 hrs

    C)  18.30.hrs         

    D)  17.30 hrs

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     If the direction of rotation of the earth is reversed, then 1ST will be \[-{{5}^{o}}.30\] in place of+5.30 hrs. So if at the International Date Line (\[{{180}^{o}}\] longitude) is 12.00 noon, it will be 6.30 AM in India.


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