Question

Which is the standard meridian of India?

• A. ${62}^0{20}^{\prime }E$
• B. ${62}^0{30}^{\prime }E$
• C. ${82}^0{30}^{\prime }E$
• D. ${92}^0{20}^{\prime }E$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

${82}^0{30}^{\prime }E$

The standard meridian of India is 82°30'E. It passes through Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh). The time of this meridian is taken as the standard time for the whole country.