GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The longitude passing approximately centrally through a country is used to record the:
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Weather forecast
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Size of the country
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Seasons
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Local standard time
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ans. The Indian Standard Time (IST) has been decided according to the 82° 30′ E longitude which passes through Mirzapur (near Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh). This longitude passes through the middle of the country with reference to its longitudinal extent.
Detailed explanation-2: -In India, the 8212∘E longitude determines the standard time. This is known as Indian Standard Time (IST).
Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: If place A is in IST(Indian Standard Time) and place B is in GMT(Greenwich Mean Time) than the local time of place A will be ahead of the local time of a place B.
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