Question

Why do we need a standard meridian for India? Explain.

Answer 1

Explanation:

We need a standard meridian for India because there is a time lag of about 2 hours between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh. To avoid confusion of time in different states , India adopted a standard meridian which is 82 degrees 30 E and it passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.

Answer 2

Answer:

we need a standard meridian for India because there is a time lag of about 2 hours between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh. to avoid confusion of time in different states, India adopted a standard meridian which is 82 degree 30E and it passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.