Q191
Geography (incl. West Bengal)States, Borders & Political Divisions
The Standard Meridian (82°30'E) of India does not pass through
- a.Maharashtra
- b.Chhattishgarh
- c.Odisha
- d.Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (A) Maharashtra
India's Standard Meridian, 82°30′E, passes near Mirzapur and runs through five states: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. It does not pass through Maharashtra, which lies further west. Indian Standard Time, based on this meridian, is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Because India spans about 30° of longitude, the sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh about two hours earlier than in western Gujarat.