Question

What is meant by Indian Standard Time ? Why do we need a Standard Meridian for India?

CBSE Class IX Social Science SA (3 Marks)

Answer 1

The time applicable all over India is Indian Standard Time.

> To avoid time gap of two hours between east and west part of India which may create confusion in working, it is essential to have a Standard Meridian.

Answer 2

Answer:

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