Question

What problem might occur, if the government of India changes the standard
meridian from 82030’E to 9704’E? (One point)

Answer 1

Answer:

The Standard Meridian is situated in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which India is located. It passes through Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

The Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82∘30′E82∘30′E has been selected as the Standard Time for the entire country.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

If we take 9704'E as the standard meridian of India, people living in the west and north west part would face many problems as there's a two hour time b/w  Gujrat and Arunachal Pardesh.

Explanation:

{According to the current scenario } If sun rises in Gujrat @ 6:00am then the sun would have rose around 4:00am in Arunachal Pardesh. Hence, a lot of light resources would be used.