what is meant by Indian standard time ? why do we need standard meridian for India ( give ans in point)
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In order to maintain the uniformity of time within the country the Standard Meridian of India is taken as 82 ½ ° E longitude. It passes through the city of Allahabad. ... I.S.T is 5:30 hours ahead of G.M.T (Greenwich Mean Time) located in London. Standard Meridian of India is needed to maintain time uniformity in India
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