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The following table shows the days and time to welcome New Year in different countries and cities according to 1ST. Observe the table and answer the questions gives below:Country-cityDayIndian TimeEngland – LondonSunday05.30Japan – TokyoSaturday20.30USA-New YorkSunday10.30USA – Baker IslandSunday17.30Australia – SydneySaturday18.30New Zealand –AucklandSaturday16.30Samoa Island – ApiaSaturday15.30Tuvalu – Funafuti IslandSaturday17.30(I) Which location was the first to welcome the New Year in the World? What day was it then?(II) Which location bid farewell to the year 2016, the last of all?(III) On which day did that location welcome 2017?(iv) What could be the reason behind the change in the day of Sydney and London? |
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Answer» (i) Samoa islands in Apia was the first to welcome the New Year in the world on Saturday. (ii) Which location bid farewell to the year 2016, the last of all? (iii) Baker islands in USA welcomed 2017 on Sunday. (iv) According to 1ST, India welcomed the New Year at 12 midnight on Saturday. Sydney being 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of IST and has already welcomed the New year before India on Saturday itself. But London is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind IST will welcome the New Year the next day i.e. on Sunday. |
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