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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


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