Question

Which one of the following is a longitude?

a. 8 degree 4 minute North.

b. 82 degree 30 minute East.

c. 23 degree 30 minute North.

d. 37 degree 6 minute North

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey mate,

b. 82° 30 min East is among the given longitude.

From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of two hours. Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India (82° 30' E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country.