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what is the latitude of Indian standard time?

  1. 82.30deg West

  2. 82.30deg East

  3. 32.30deg East

  4. 32.30deg West
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Explanation

Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated from the meridian passing through Allahabad (near Mirzapur) at 82.5°E longitude. This meridian was chosen because it is roughly the center of India, and it helps maintain uniformity across the country. The longitude 82°30'E is the reference point for IST, which is UTC+5:30.

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