Question

Assertion(A): 82°30’ E has been selected as the standard meridian of India Reason(R): The standard meridian is situated in the centre of all latitudes in which India is located
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false​

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Explanation:

From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of two hours. Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India (82° 30' E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country.