The standard meridian of India is 82°30'E. It passes through Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh). The time of this meridian is taken as the standard time for the whole country.
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The Standard Meridian of India is
a. 88½°E
b. 86½°E
c. 84½°E
d. 82½°E
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The standard meridian of India has been chosen at
a. 75.0 E
b. 82.30° W
c. 85° E
d. 82.30° E
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Why is 82⅟2° E longitude chosen as the standard meridian for India?
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Why 82∘30′E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India?
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Give the reasons for selecting longitude 82o30′ E as the Standard Meridian of India.