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What is the longitude basis for calculating Indian Standard Time (IST)?
What is the longitude basis for calculating Indian Standard Time (IST)?
- 77.5° E
- 85° E
- 80° E
- 82.5° E (correct)
During which historical events did India briefly use Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
During which historical events did India briefly use Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
- Indo–Pakistani War of 1965
- Sino–Indian War of 1962
- Indo–Pakistani War of 1971
- All of the above (correct)
At what time are rain-gauge and pan evaporation observations recorded?
At what time are rain-gauge and pan evaporation observations recorded?
- 0600 LMT
- 0700 LMT
- 0830 LMT (correct)
- 1400 LMT
How much is the local mean time (LMT) higher on the east for each degree of longitude west?
How much is the local mean time (LMT) higher on the east for each degree of longitude west?
What is the inclination of Earth's axis with respect to the normal?
What is the inclination of Earth's axis with respect to the normal?
Which institution in India is entrusted with the official time-keeping devices?
Which institution in India is entrusted with the official time-keeping devices?
What is responsible for the formation of seasons?
What is responsible for the formation of seasons?
On which date does the Spring equinox occur?
On which date does the Spring equinox occur?
During which phenomenon does the duration of day and night become equal?
During which phenomenon does the duration of day and night become equal?
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn?
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn?
At what position can a spot be found directly under the sun?
At what position can a spot be found directly under the sun?
What circle marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours?
What circle marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours?
How is climatology defined?
How is climatology defined?
What does the term 'klima' in climatology refer to?
What does the term 'klima' in climatology refer to?
Why do different regions have different characteristic climates?
Why do different regions have different characteristic climates?
What issue is receiving increased attention within climatology?
What issue is receiving increased attention within climatology?
What are climatological normals?
What are climatological normals?
What is the primary focus of the meteorological aspect of climatology?
What is the primary focus of the meteorological aspect of climatology?
At what latitude does the Tropic of Capricorn lie south of the Equator?
At what latitude does the Tropic of Capricorn lie south of the Equator?
Which major circle of latitude is the most northerly at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon?
Which major circle of latitude is the most northerly at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon?
What does the word 'tropic' mean in Greek?
What does the word 'tropic' mean in Greek?
Why is the Tropic of Capricorn so named?
Why is the Tropic of Capricorn so named?
What causes the change in the constellation during the December solstice compared to ancient times?
What causes the change in the constellation during the December solstice compared to ancient times?
What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in relation to the sun's position?
What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in relation to the sun's position?
What is the region between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer known as?
What is the region between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer known as?
Why is the line of latitude south of the Equator called the Tropic of Capricorn?
Why is the line of latitude south of the Equator called the Tropic of Capricorn?
What does the word 'tropic' mean, based on its Greek origin?
What does the word 'tropic' mean, based on its Greek origin?
During which solstice does the sun appear directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn?
During which solstice does the sun appear directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn?
What is the current location of the sun in relation to constellations during the June solstice?
What is the current location of the sun in relation to constellations during the June solstice?
Which zone is located north of the Tropic of Cancer?
Which zone is located north of the Tropic of Cancer?
