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Question

Why was 82°30'E selected as the Standard Meridian of India?

  1. It passes through Delhi
  2. It is the westernmost longitude of India
  3. It runs almost through the center of the country
  4. It is closest to the Prime Meridian

Answer:

Option C: It runs almost through the center of the country

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “It runs almost through the center of the country”.

82°30'E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India because it is situated in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which our country is located.