Question

what is Standard Meridian of India why it has been so selected ​

Answer 1

The standard meridian of India is the 82.5º east longitude which passes through Allahabad.

India lies in the Northern and Eastern hemisphere. ... The 82o30' East longitude is taken as Standard Time Meridian of India, as it passes through the middle of India (Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh). Indian Standard Time: GMT + 05:30.

Answer 2

The Standered Meriden of India is 23 1/2°E

It is selected because it passes through the center of India,, (through, mirzapur, UP)

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