Question

The local time of 82°30' E longitude is taken as a standard throughout India. It is known as

Answer 1

Answer:

It is known as the Indian Standard Time (IST).

Explanation:

To avoid confusions uniform time throughout the country or a region. In India, the longitude of 82½° E (82° 30 ‘ E) is treated as the standard meridian. The local time at this meridian is taken as the standard time for the whole country. It is known as the Indian Standard Time