Question

why Mirzapur is taken as the standard Meridian of India

write simplest reason
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Answer 1

Answer:

Answer: From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of two hours. Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India (82° 30' E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country.

Answer 2

Answer:

The longitude of 82½° E (82° 30'E) is considered as the standard meridian. The local time stated or mentioned at this meridian is considered as the standard time for the whole country. This is called as the Indian Standard Time (IST).