Q.

The Standard Meridian of India is _________.


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a

81°30’ East

b

82°30’ East

c

83°30’ East

d

84°30’ East 

answer is B.

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The standard meridian for India is regarded as being at 82°30'E longitude.
Each standard time zone is roughly determined by the time meridian along a line of longitude that is exactly 15 degrees divisible. The standard time zones' beginning point is the prime meridian. It is just a random line of longitude. The standard meridian for India is at 82° 30'E longitude. The time at the standard meridian, often known as Indian Standard Time (IST), is taken as the time for the entire nation.
 
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