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Indian Geography UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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.

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