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Question

Which of the following longitudes is know as "standard Meridian" in India?

  1. 87 °30’ E
  2. 85 °30’ E
  3. 84 °30’ E
  4. 82 °30’ E

Answer:

Option D: 82 °30’ E

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “82 °30’ E”.

82°30' E is the standard meridian in India. This longitude runs through the city of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.