Longitude is geographically significant to India because ________

A. It determines the Indian standard time

B. It has a bearing on the tropical climate of India

C. It divides India into eastern and western zones

D. It enables determining local time in eastern India

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Longitude is geographically significant to India because it determines the Indian standard time. 82°30' E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India because it is situated roughly in the centre of all longitudes and latitudes in which our country is located.