Question

1.Why 82°30'E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India?
2.Why is the difference between durations of day and night hardly felt at Kanyakumari but not so in Kashmir?


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Answer 1

2. because,the altitudes means high of the palces is different

Answer 2

1. The longitudinal extent of our country India is 68°7'E to 97°25'E. This extent influences the time of eastern/ north- eastern states and of western states. 82°30'E is in middle of 68°7'E and 97°25'E. That's why 82°30'E is selected as the Standard Meridian for the whole country.

2. Refer to attached image.

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