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The Standard Meridian of India is

  1. 82° 30' E longitude

  2. 82° 50' E longitude

  3. 82° E longitude

  4. 83° 30' E longitude

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Explanation

India's Standard Meridian is 82° 30' E, passing through Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh). This longitude was chosen to balance the time difference between eastern and western India, giving a single time zone (IST) for the entire country.

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