Question

Q. Which of the following statements regarding the International Dateline is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: It roughly follows a 180 degrees longitude north-south line on the Earth and passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean.

Statement 2 is correct: If a person crosses International Date Line from west to east, he subtracts a day and if he crosses the line from east to west then adds a day.