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Indian Standard Time vs GMT: When it is 12:00 noon IST at Allahabad (Prayagraj), what is the time at Greenwich (London)? IST is ahead of GMT by 5 hours 30 minutes. Choose the correct Greenwich time.

Q: Indian Standard Time vs GMT: When it is 12:00 noon IST at Allahabad (Prayagraj), what is the time at Greenwich (London)? IST is ahead of GMT by 5 hours 30 minutes. Choose the correct Greenwich time.

Given data & calculation IST − GMT = +5 h 30 m.If IST = 12:00, then GMT = 12:00 − 5:30 = 06:30. Final Answer 6:30 a.m.

Difficulty: Easy

6:30 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Correct Answer: 6:30 a.m.

Explanation:

Given data & calculation
IST − GMT = +5 h 30 m.If IST = 12:00, then GMT = 12:00 − 5:30 = 06:30.

Final Answer
6:30 a.m.

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