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Which longitude is India's standard meridian?

A69 deg 30 min E
B82 deg 30 min E
C75 deg 30 min E
D90 deg 30 min E
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 82 deg 30 min E
1. Standard meridians are chosen in multiples of 7 deg 30 min. 2. India uses 82 deg 30 min E. 3. It passes through Mirzapur. _Source: syllabus India Physical Environment, Chapter 1, India Location._
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