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Q.

Which longitude is the standard meridian for India?


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a

82°30' Eastern longitude

b

98°27' Eastern longitude

c

92°30' Eastern longitude

d

72°30' Eastern longitude 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The longitude of 82° E (82° 30' E), which passes through the Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh is treated as the standard meridian in India.  It has been chosen as it runs roughly through the middle of India from North to South.
The time at this particular longitude is followed throughout India. Thus, it is also called Standard Meridian of India.
Thus, 1 is the correct answer.
 
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