Question

State the importance of standard meridian.

Answer 1

Since many meridians pass through it, it is important to adopt the local time of one centralmeridian of a country as thestandard time for the country. Thus, we need a standard meridian for the country. In India 82 ½ °E longitude determines thestandard time. ... This longitudepasses through Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Answer 2

the standard meridian of india is 82'30Elongitude we have accepted 82'30Elongitude as the standard meridian of india because it has created a lot of conclusion and has brought harmony on time through out the country