Question

why 82degree30 has been selected as the standard meridian of India​

Answer 1

Answer:

The 82.30' Eastern Longitude will be taken as the standard time for the entire country. It has served to avoid confusion that would have arisen by following separate local time or in lack of a uniform time. 82degree 30 minutes is choosen at standard Meridian manly because it lies almost in the middle of India .

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