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Geography GK · Q143

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 143

Q143

International date line is a/an

A.
Straight line
B.
Curved line
C.
Zigzag line
Answer
D.
Elliptical line

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
International date line is a Zigzag line. The International Date Line is an imaginary zig zag line on the surface of the earth roughly following the 180° meridian. Crossing the date line causes the date to be changed exactly by one day. Crossing the line from East to West , one loses a day . And from West to East, one gains a day.