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Geography GK · Q181

Political Geography Of India

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Q181

Longitude is geographically significant to India because ________

A.
It determines the Indian standard time
Answer
B.
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.