Question

Indian Standard time is based on the longitude of 82.5 degrees passing through which of the following places?

• A. Mirzapur, U.P
• B. Jabalpur, M.P
• C. Nagpur, Maharashtra
• D. Jaipur, Rajasth

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Indian Standard Time (IST) is determined by the mean longitude of 82.5 degrees east. This specific longitude passes through the city of Mirzapur in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The selection of this longitude helps in having a uniform time zone across the entire country, avoiding regional time variations that could cause confusion. As Mirzapur is strategically located near the center of the IST meridian, it serves as the reference point for IST.

Key Information
Longitude	82.5 Degrees
Reference City	Mirzapur, U.P

Thus, amongst the options provided, the city that corresponds to the longitude used for Indian Standard Time is Mirzapur, U.P.