Question

Why is 82’ 30” E Longitude considered as the Indian Standard Meridian?

Answer 1

The standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) which passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh has been taken as the Standard Meridian Of India because almost Passes through The Center of the Country.As there is a lag of 2 hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh , So having a Standard Meridian is Necessary otherwise There will be Choas And Confusion Everywhere.

Answer 2

82' 30"E has been chosen as the Indian Standard Meridian because___

i) longitudinal extension of India is 68'7"E to 97'25"E.

ii) We know 1' longitudinal difference means 4' time variation. So, for 30' two hours time difference between from West to East in India.

iii) To avoid the time related confusion, we choose 82' 30"E as an Indian Standard Meridian as it has passes through middle of our country.



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