Q181
Longitude is geographically significant to India because ________
A.
It determines the Indian standard time
AnswerB.
It has a bearing on the tropical climate of India
C.
It divides India into eastern and western zones
D.
It enables determining local time in eastern India
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Longitude is geographically significant to India because it determines the Indian standard time. 82°30' E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India because it is situated roughly in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which our country is located.