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Q. The Standard Meridian of India passes through which of the following city?
Answer: Mirzapur
Notes: The Standard Meridian of India (82° 30’ E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country. The Indian Standard Time is observed throughout India, with a time offset of UTC+5:30. This means that India is five and a half hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

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