2021 · Q63
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Time Zone in India?
- 1There is one standard time for the whole country.
- 2Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands have different Time Zones.
- 3Indian Standard Time (IST) is five and half hours behind GMT.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
India observes a single standard time: IST (UTC+5:30) applies uniformly across the whole country, including the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands, so statement 2 is false. Statement 3 is false because IST is five and a half hours ahead of GMT, not behind it. Only statement 1 - one standard time for the whole country - is correct.