Question

why 82°30' E is considered as the standard meridian of india​

Answer 1

82°30' E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India because it is situated in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which our country is located. 82 degree 30 minutes is selected as standard meridian because it lies almost in center of the india.

Answer 2

Hi Mate,

from Gujarat to arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of 2 hours. hence, time along the standard meridian of India which is 82°30' E passing through mirzapur is taken as the standard time for the whole country.

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