Indian standard Time : ( IST ) is that which is accepted all over the India. We have accepted 82°30 ' E longitude as tge standard Meridian of India. It was accepted as it lies almost in the middle.
Importance of Standard meridian : -
- It has prevented a lot of confusion and has brought harmony in time throughout the country.
- The local time at each longitude is different. so in order to follow one timing, India has accepted the 82°30 E as the standard meridian of India.
