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Why do we need a standard meridian? Where it is located? What is its significance​

Answer 1

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Standard meridian is an imaginary line which passes through Mirzapur ,Uttar Pradesh .It lies almost at 82.30'E. It determines the time over the India. As there is a time lag of 2 hours between estern and western point of India. So for convenience along time standard meridian is chosen for the standard time.....hope it helps u...

Answer 2

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.

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