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MCQ Geography Chapter 1 Class 8 Maharashtra Board

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Local Time and Standard Time

1. How many standard time zones does Russia have?

Question 1 of 20

2. What is the longitude of the International Date Line?

Question 2 of 20

3. Which event marks the beginning of a new day at the International Date Line?

Question 3 of 20

4. If it is 10 PM on 21st June at the Prime Meridian, what is the date on the International Date Line?

Question 4 of 20

5. What happens if two consecutive longitudes are 15° apart?

Question 5 of 20

6. Which of the following has a single standard time despite its large size?

Question 6 of 20

7. The term "Ante Meridiem" (AM) refers to:

Question 7 of 20

8. What does PM stand for in time notation?

Question 8 of 20

9. If it is 2 PM IST, what is the local time at 82°30' W longitude?

Question 9 of 20

10. Why do countries near the poles experience long days and nights?

Question 10 of 20

11. The sun is at its highest point in the sky on which day?

Question 11 of 20

12. Jantar Mantar was built by which ruler?

Question 12 of 20

13. The difference in time between two places depends on:

Question 13 of 20

14. How many time zones does India follow?

Question 14 of 20

15. What is the name of the timekeeping institute in India that provides accurate time services?

Question 15 of 20

16. Which instrument at Jantar Mantar is used to determine time based on the sun's shadow?

Question 16 of 20

17. How many degrees does the Earth rotate in four hours?

Question 17 of 20

18. Which longitude is used as the reference for determining standard time zones worldwide?

Question 18 of 20

19. Why does the local time vary from place to place?

Question 19 of 20

20. If it is midnight at 180° longitude, what is the time at the Prime Meridian (0° longitude)?

Question 20 of 20


 

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