Question

0° Longitude is considered as :

• A. The prime meridian
• B. The Equator
• C. The International Date Line
• D. The standard meridian of India

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The prime meridian

The Prime Meridian

• The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring longitude (east and west) around the globe.

• It passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which is why it is also frequently called the Greenwich Meridian.

• The Equator : This is 0° Latitude, not longitude.

• International Date Line : This is roughly 180° longitude (the "back" of the Prime Meridian).

• Standard Meridian of India: This is 82°30' E, used to set the time for all of India.