Question

Which meridian or longitude is used to fix the standard time of India?

• A. 83.5°W
• B. 84.5°E
• C. 82.5°E
• D. 83.5°E

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

82.5°E

Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of the 82.5°E longitude, roughly located in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was chosen because it happens to be in the middle of the eastern and western longitudinal extremities of the country.