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Question
Which line is known as the Prime Meridian? State its importance.
Solution
Greenwich Meridian is called the ‘Prime Meridian’ or the 0° longitude. The time is calculated with respect to this Meridian. So it is the basic Meridian and time is written as G.M.T. (Greenwich Meridian Time) The earth takes 4 minutes for moving 1° distance.
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