Question

To maintain the Indian standard of time, the National Physical Laboratory is based in _____________.
1. Bangalore
2. Lucknow
3. New Delhi
4. Mumbai

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : New Delhi

CONCEPT:

• Time standard: It is a specification for measuring time.
  • It can be classified as the rate at which time passes.
  • At the present time, We use an atomic standard of time.
  • Our Indian Standard Time (IST) is linked to the set of atomic clocks. 
  • To maintain the Indian standard of time, a cesium atomic clock is used at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi.

EXPLANATION:

• At the present time, We use an atomic standard of time.
• The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has the responsibility of maintenance and improvement of physical standards such as frequency, time, etc.
• This laboratory is based in New Delhi.
• So the correct answer is option 3.