Question

Which of the following facts about the standard meridian of India is/are true?

• A. The Indian standard meridian is the longitude 82º30’ E.
• B. The Indian standard meridian passes through Mirzapur.
• C. The Indian standard meridian passes through the westernmost point of the country.
• D. India follows the time according to the standard meridian.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A The Indian standard meridian is the longitude 82º30’ E.
B The Indian standard meridian passes through Mirzapur.
D India follows the time according to the standard meridian.

The Indian standard meridian passes close to the centre of the country, through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The Indian standard meridian is the longitude 82º30’ E.India follows the time according to the standard meridian.