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    Which one among the following statements about the International Date Line is not correct?   [NDA 2013-I]

    A)  The International Date Line is largely based on the\[{{180}^{o}}\] meridian

    B)  The difference in time between the places just either side of the International Date Line is almost 1 day

    C)  The difference in lime to the extent of 1 day on either side of the International Date Line is caused by inclined axis of the Earth

    D)  The International Date Line mostly passes through the Pacific Ocean      [NDA 2010-II]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The difference in time to the extent of 1 day on either side of the International Date Line is caused by rising of the sun in the east and not by inclined axis of the earth.


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