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  1. Longitude is geographically significant to India because ________

  2. A.

     It determines the Indian standard time

    B.

     It has a bearing on the tropical climate of India

    C.

     It divides India into eastern and western zones

    D.

     It enables determining local time in eastern India

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Longitude is geographically significant to India because it determines the Indian standard time. 82°30' E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India because it is situated roughly in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which our country is located.


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