Question

7. Explain why 82’30’E an odd value has been chosen as the standard meridian of India.

Answer it this is 3 Mark's question ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

This is because India is a vast country and have a great difference in sunrise timing along East in Gujrat and West in Arrunachal Pradesh.

Hence, it is necessary to have a specific time all over the India which is done by taking Standard Meridian of India at 82.300East at the Tropic of Cancer passing through the middle of India.

82degree 30'E is almost middle meridian of longitude of India.