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Distinguish between Greenwich Mean Time and Indian Standard Time.

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Greenwich Mean TimeIndian Standard Time
1.The local time of zero degree meridian which passes through the Royal Astronomical Observatory at Greenwich, is known as Greenwich Mean Time.The longitude of 82 1/2°E is the central meridian of India which passes through Allahabad. Its local time is known as Indian Standard Time.
2.It is taken as International Standard Time.Its local time is the standard time for India.

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