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Consider the following statements International Date Line IDL is a zigzag line passing through the B...........

Geography Shape and Motions of Earth
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. International Date Line (IDL) is a zigzag line passing through the Bering strait.
    2. It lies diametrically opposite to the Prime Meridian.
    3. Indian Standard Time is 5.5 hours ahead of IDL.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct??

    1 and 2 only

    Correct Answer

    1 and 3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 and 3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1, 2 and 3

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    IST is 5.5 hours of GMT (Prime Meridian) and not IDL.

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