Q. Consider the following statements:

1. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two hours.
2. The longitudinal extent influences the duration of day and night, as one moves from south to north.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two hours. Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country. The latitudinal extent influences the duration of day and night, as one moves from south to north.