Question

Identify the incorrect statement with reference to Indian standard time.
(a) IST is also called Standard Meridian of India,
(b) IST passes through Mirzapur in Uttar pradesh.
(síst is applied to deal with the influence of latitudinal extent.
(d) IST Passes through 82°30' E.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Option D is incorrect because IST Passes through 18°12'E.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

(c) IST is applied to deal with the influence of latitudinal extent.

Explanation:

The Indian Standard Time (IST) is used to establish a standard time across the entire country of India. It is set according to the longitudinal extent rather than the latitudinal extent. Therefore, statement (c) is incorrect.