Why 821/2 ' E has been selected as standard meridian of India?
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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.
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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.
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