Question

Indian Standard time is based on the longitude of 82.5 degrees passing through which of the following places?

• A. Mirzapur, U.P.
• B. Jabalpur, M.P.
• C. Nagpur, Maharashtra
• D. Jaipur, Rajasthan

Hint:

Think of the Uttar Pradesh town near Allahabad that lies on India's standard meridian.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

82.5°E chosen as central reference meridian for IST since it lies roughly midway between India's easternmost/westernmost points; passes through Mirzapur.

Final Answer: Option (1).