INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

LOCATION AND STRUCTURE OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which longitude is taken as the Standard Meridian of India?
A
82
B
8
C
37
D
97
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of the 82.5°E longitude, roughly located in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was chosen because it happens to be in the middle of the eastern and western longitudinal extremities of the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of two hours. Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India (82° 30’ E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete Answer: It is considered as the Indian Standard Time (IST).-The Standard Meridian of India having the longitude 82°30’E, which goes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh is considered as the standard time for the entire nation.

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