Why has India selected a standard Meridian of India with an odd value of 82 degree 30 minutes East
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It is because of following reasons÷
1 . There is 2 hrs difference between easternmost and westernmost parts of India.
2.It passes through almost centre of India ie.from Mirjapur UP
1 . There is 2 hrs difference between easternmost and westernmost parts of India.
2.It passes through almost centre of India ie.from Mirjapur UP
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Explanation:The odd value has been chosen as the standard meridian because the longitudinal extent of India is 68°7'E to 97°25'E and this meridian passes through the centre of India .
It passes through Mirzapur i.e. the centre of India . Then there is an understanding among the countries of the world that the degrees of the meridian should be divisible by 7 1/2 i.e. 82°30'E . This enables us to overcome the difference of 2 hours of time between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat . The time is Indian standard time .
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