Question

India has had strong geographical and historical links with her neighbours.
Why 82°30' E has been selected as the standard meridian of India?
82°30' E meridian has been selected as the standard meridian of India for the following reasons:
(i) This is a general understanding among the countries of the world to select a Standard


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Answer 1

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82°30' E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India because it is situated in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which our country is located. The Standard Meridian is situated in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which India is located. It passes through Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.   The Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82°30′E 82°30′E has been selected as the Standard Time for the entire country.

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Answer 2

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there is a general understanding among the countries of the world to select the standard meridian in multiplies of 7°30' of longitude. that is why 82°30'E has been selected as the 'standard meridian' of India.

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