Q. Which of the following sets of cities is located on the reference longitude for Indian standard time?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Kakinanda-Pondicherry
Explanation:
The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the 82.5° East longitude, which passes near the cities of Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) and extends through parts of Andhra Pradesh (near Kakinanda) and Puducherry (Pondicherry).
- Therefore, the cities that lie close to the reference longitude (82.5° E) used for IST are Kakinanda and Pondicherry.
Hence, option (C) is correct.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the 82.5° East longitude, which passes near the cities of Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) and extends through parts of Andhra Pradesh (near Kakinanda) and Puducherry (Pondicherry).
- Therefore, the cities that lie close to the reference longitude (82.5° E) used for IST are Kakinanda and Pondicherry.
Hence, option (C) is correct.