IndianstandardTime:(IST)is that which is accepted all over the India. We have accepted 82°30 ' E longitude as tge standard Meridian of India. It was accepted as it lies almost in the middle.
ImportanceofStandardmeridian:-
It has prevented a lot of confusion and has brought harmony in time throughout the country.
The local time at each longitude is different. so in order to follow one timing, India has accepted the 82°30 E as the standard meridian of India.
