41st B.P.S.C. (Pre), 2025
Local time of Patna is—
aAhead of Indian Standard Time✓ Correct
bBehind Indian Standard Time
cThe same as Indian Standard Time
dNot related to Indian Standard Time
Explanation
Patna’s standard time is determined by Indian Standard Time (IST). India’s standard time is based on 82°30′E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur. India’s standard time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), whereas Patna’s local time is ahead of IST, because Patna is located at 85°1′E longitude.
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