With reference to time zones consider the following statements 1 Antarctica does not have a fixed ti...........

Geography Shape and Motions of Earth

With reference to time zones, consider the following statements:

1. Antarctica does not have a fixed time zone as every line of longitude passes through it.

2. The International Date Line perfectly coincides with the 180 degree meridian.

Which of the statements given below is correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

EXPLANATION:

Statement 1 is correct. Antarctica does not have a fixed time zone. Different based stations follow different time zones usually that of the parent country or their supply base.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The international date line has kinks or deviations from the 180 degree meridian to avoid intersecting landmasses so that one country does not have to follow two dates.