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Question
Give reasons.
It is necessary to get the weights and measures standardized at regular intervals.
Solution
Because of differences in physical conditions from place to place, the reference chosen as units for weights and measures varies. So, it becomes necessary to get the weights and measures standardized at regular intervals.
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