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    Why is \[82{}^\circ 30'E\] longitude chosen as standard meridian of India?

    Answer:

    \[82{}^\circ 30'\] East longitude is chosen as the standard Meridian of India because it passes centrally through India, hence equidistant from East and West. It avoids time lag of two hours from Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat.


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