Question

Which meridian is fixed as a standard meridian of India?

• A. The longitude of 82½° E (82° 30'E)
• B. The longitude of 90½° W (90° 30'W)
• C. The longitude of 75½° E (75° 30'E
• D. The longitude of 82½° W (82° 30'W)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The longitude of 82½° E (82° 30'E)

• Local time - The time estimated at each place based on the position of the sun is termed as the local time.

• Greenwich Time - The zero degree longitude is known as the Greenwich Meridian. Time is calculated worldwide based on the Greenwich Line. Hence this line is also known as the Prime Meridian.

• Standard Time - The local time at the Standard Meridian is the Standard Time of that country.

• Indian Standard Time - The 82 1/2º E longitude has been fixed as the Standard Meridian of India. The local time along this longitude is generally considered as the Indian Standard Time.

• International Date Line – 180° longitude is known as - International Date Line. There is a difference of 24 hours at two lines to the east and west of Greenwich.