Question

Give five characteristic features of standard meridian

Answer 1

1. The Standard Meridian of india is 82°30' N which passes through Mirzapur
2. It has been chosen to avoid time lag between gujarat and arunachal pradesh.
3. The Indian Standar Meridian is equally distant from the east and west borders of india.
4. It is 5 and half an hour behind the GMT.
5. The indian standard meridian determines the time in entire india.

Answer 2

1. The Standard Meridian of india is 82°30' N which passes through Mirzapur.
2. It has been chosen to avoid time lag between gujarat and arunachal pradesh.
3. The Indian Standar Meridian is equally distant from the east and west borders of india.
4. It is 5 and half an hour behind the GMT.