Question

why 82°30'E longitude is selected as the standard meridian of India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

82 degree 30 minutes  is selected as standard meridian because it lies almost in center of the india. it has prevented a lot of confusion from place to another and has brought harmony in time throughout the country.the local time a teach longitude is different so, in order to follow one timing we have accepted 82 degree 30 minutes as standard meridian.

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