Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

Does India need to have more than one standard time? If yes, why do you think so?

By convention, the number of time zones in the country should be equal its longitudinal extent divided by 15. The longitudinal extent is very close to, but less than 30 degrees. Hence, India should ideally have 1 time-zone.

However, since it is so close to 30 degrees, it is necessary for India to have two time zones, for better administration in its eastern states.