Question

Why is it important to have a standard time? 30-40 words answer.​

Answer 1

Answer:

We need a standard meridian for India because of the vast longitudinal extent of the mainland. Thus, there is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, the longitude 82.5 degree east which approximately the middle was chosen as the standard meridian for the whole country.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Standard time is important because as the local time differ by 4minutes at every longitude, it would create a lot of confusion regarding different time in the same country. So there is a need of standard time.