Indian Standard meridian passes through UP, MP and which other states-choose all that apply.

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the states through which the Indian Standard Meridian passes.

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

Uttar Pradesh (UP)

Madhya Pradesh (MP)

Andhra Pradesh (AP)

Chhattisgarh (CG)

Orissa (OR)

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is correct. The Indian Standard Meridian passes through Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the states through which the meridian runs, along with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa.
Option B: This option is correct. The Indian Standard Meridian passes through Chhattisgarh. It is one of the states through which the meridian runs, along with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Orissa.
Option C: This option is correct. The Indian Standard Meridian passes through Orissa. It is one of the states through which the meridian runs, along with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Option D: This option is correct. The Indian Standard Meridian passes through all the mentioned states: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa. Therefore, "All of the above" is the correct answer.

Mnemonic: Remember: "UP, MP, AP, CG, OR" for the states through which the Indian Standard Meridian passes.