Indian Standard Time is based on the longitude:
Correct answer: B. 82°30′ E
IST is calculated on the 82°30′ E meridian, which passes near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh; it is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
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The correct answer is B. 82°30′ E
IST is calculated on the 82°30′ E meridian, which passes near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh; it is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
Topic: Physical Geography, Rivers and Climate of India MCQs · Subject: Indian Geography