Question

Why 82.5 degree east meridian selected as indian meridian time?

Answer 1

Answer:

because it lies exactly in between the longitude 68°7`E longitude and 97°25`E longitude

Answer 2

Explanation:

The standard meridian of India is situated in the centre of all longitudes.

There is a difference of 2 hours from east to west, and to avoid confusion and for a uniform time for the country, 82.5 degree east is selected as standard meridian of India.

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