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CBSE - Geography - India - Size and Location

India - Size and Location

Short Answer Type

In which hemisphere does India lie with reference to the Prime meridian? Mention 
the value of the standard Meridian of India

1. India lies in the eastern hemisphere with reference to the Prime meridian.

2. India lies in the east of the Prime Meridian, between 68o7’ E and 97025’ E.

3. India has accepted 82o30’ E longitude as the Standard Meridian of India 

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