From which city of India does Indian standard meridian pass
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Allahabad
British India did not officially adopt the standard time zones until 1905, when the meridian passing east of Allahabad at 82.5 degrees east longitude was picked as the central meridian for India, corresponding to a single time zone for the country.
Answer:
Allahabad
Explanation:
From Allahabad city of India does Indian standard meridian pass
Allahabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh. It's name was changed as Prayagraj in 2018. Allahabad is famous for its great tourists attraction too.
Indian standard time is measured from Allahabad. Before 1905, Britishers also don't known about Indian standard time. In 1905, they know about it.
Allahabad is at 82.5 degree. In the east longitude at the central of India. Indian standard time (5:30) is measured from Allahabad.
Indian Standard Meridian passes through states Chattisgarh, Orisa, Andhra pradesh, Uttar pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.