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The Indian Standard Time is based on 82.5°E longitude.
- True
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Answer: True
Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the 82.5°E longitude passing through Mirzapur near Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. This single time zone is used across India despite its east-west span.