On an outline map of India, mark: Standard Meridian of India. ×

The standard meridian of India 82 . 5 ° is present in the east direction of the Greenwich Meridian. This meridian passes via Allahabad and runs through the centre of the country to create the Indian Standard Time.

On an outline map of India, mark the following: Andaman Islands and Lakshadweep Islands.

The Andaman Islands are present in the Bay of Bengal. It comprises of 300 islands known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests. Lakshadweep Islands are famous for their rich marine life. It is also a beach destination with crystal clear blue water and coral reefs.

On an outline map of India, mark the following: Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.

The Western Ghats is a mountain range that covers an area of 160 , 000 square kilometres and extends from the Satpura Range in the north parallel to the western coast of the Indian Peninsula, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of various mountains along India's eastern coast. It runs from the Ayodhya Hills in the State of West Bengal and passes through Odisha, Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu, and some parts of Karnataka.

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