INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOLOGY OF INDIA

INDIAN PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following sets of cities is located on the reference longitude for Indian standard time?
A
Bangalore-Varanasi
B
Chennai-Varanasi
C
Kakinanda-Pondicherry
D
Pondicherry-Varanasi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kakinanda-Pondicherry is located on the reference longitude for Indian standard time. Kakinada is globally known for its sweet called kaaja. Along with these it is also known for its town planning.

Detailed explanation-2: -The time followed by India is set by the standard meridian which is the longitude of 82°30’ E.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, it is called Indian Standard Time or IST. It passes through the city of Mirzapur in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is considered a way to synchronize the clocks within a particular area to a local standard time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mirzapur is considered the standard meridian of India because the longitude passes from the center of the country which is from 82o30’E.

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