Odd mix of units of measure in India

The measurement system in India is peculiar for having an odd mix of Imperial & Metric systems of measurement. A few points will illustrate this:

• A newborn's weight is measured in pounds, but grown-ups weight is measured in kilograms
• Body temperature is measured in degrees Fahrenheit, but atmospheric temperature is measured in degrees Centigrade
• A person's height is measured in feet & inches, but cloth is measured in metres
• Apartment area is measured in square feet, but office space is measured in square metre
• Road distances are measured in kilometres