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Question
Give a reason for the following :
Local time is a theoretical reality, while Standard Time is a practical necessity.
Solution
Local time may differ from place to place. Therefore, it is only a theoretic reality. On the other hand, the standard time is the same for a particular country. It is a practical necessity for the sake of uniformity of time.
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