The International Date Line is

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• Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when travelling westwards 2. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when travelling eastwards 3. International Date Line is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to the 180° meridian 4. International Date Line divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal parts. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [CDS 1994]
• On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?
• International date line is a/an
• If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what would be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line? [IAS 1997]
• The International Date Line makes slight deviation from 180° meridian so that it : [I. Tax & Central Excise 1990]
• If a traveller going from Vancouver to Tokyo crosses the International Date Line on Saturday, what will be the day for him at Tokyo?
• Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line? [IAS 2008]
• When a ship crosses Date line from west to east: [Railways 1991]
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