Question

1. Why is a standard median line required for India ?
Answer briefly.​

Answer 1

Answer:

ndia has a vast longitudinal extent. Since many meridians pass through it, it is important to adopt the local time of one central meridian of a country as the standard time for the country. Thus, we need a standard meridian for the country. In India 82 ½ °E longitude determines the standard time.

Answer 2

Answer:

India has a vast longitudinal extent.since many meridians pass through it, it is important to adopt the local time of one central meridian ofa country as the standard time for the country.thus we need a standard meridian for our country.