Question

The standard time of india has been decided by the local time at 82.5 E longitude

Answer 1

Explanation: Just to avoid confusion, the time along the standard meridian of India[82.30'E] passing through Mirzapur in UP is taken as the INDIAN STANDARD TIME.

• FACT: THE SUN RISES TWO HOURS EARLIER IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH AS COMPARED WITH GUJARAT.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Indian Standard Time (IST) has been decided accordingly to the 82°30'E longitude which passes through Mirzapur (near Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh). This longitude passes through the middle of the country with reference to its longitudinal extent.