Q. Indian Standard Meridian passes through the states of UP MP
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Orissa and AP
Explanation: The Indian Standard Meridian (82.5° E longitude) is the reference longitude for Indian Standard Time (IST).
It passes through the states of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Chhattisgarh, Odisha (Orissa), and Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Other Options Explained:
(A) AP and Karnataka → Incorrect, as Karnataka is not on the Indian Standard Meridian.
(B) AP and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as Tamil Nadu is not on the meridian.
(C) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as neither state is on the Indian Standard Meridian.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Orissa and AP.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Indian Standard Meridian (82.5° E longitude) is the reference longitude for Indian Standard Time (IST).
It passes through the states of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Chhattisgarh, Odisha (Orissa), and Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Other Options Explained:
(A) AP and Karnataka → Incorrect, as Karnataka is not on the Indian Standard Meridian.
(B) AP and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as Tamil Nadu is not on the meridian.
(C) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as neither state is on the Indian Standard Meridian.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Orissa and AP.
It passes through the states of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Chhattisgarh, Odisha (Orissa), and Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Other Options Explained:
(A) AP and Karnataka → Incorrect, as Karnataka is not on the Indian Standard Meridian.
(B) AP and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as Tamil Nadu is not on the meridian.
(C) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as neither state is on the Indian Standard Meridian.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Orissa and AP.