Question:
Indian Standard time is based on the longitude of 82.5 degrees passing through which of the following places?
Indian Standard time is based on the longitude of 82.5 degrees passing through which of the following places?
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Think of the Uttar Pradesh town near Allahabad that lies on India's standard meridian.
Updated On: Jul 14, 2026
- Mirzapur, U.P.
- Jabalpur, M.P.
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
82.5°E meridian (IST reference, GMT+5:30) passes through Mirzapur, UP, near Allahabad. Nagpur is famous for the Zero Mile Stone (geographic centre), often confused with this but unrelated to the time meridian.
Final Answer: Mirzapur, U.P., option (1).
Final Answer: Mirzapur, U.P., option (1).
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