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Name the city from where the Standard Meridian of India passes. - Geography

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Name the city from where the Standard Meridian of India passes.

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  • Varanasi

  • Itarsi

  • Paryagraj

  • Lucknow

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Solution

Paryagraj

Explanation:

The Standard Meridian of India passes from the city of Paryagraj (formerly Prayagraj). This meridian is at 82.5° E longitude and is used to calculate Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. Paryagraj lies near this central meridian of India.

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Chapter 2: Locating Places on Earth - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 20]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 2 Locating Places on Earth
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A 8. | Page 20
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