International Date Line NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

International Date Line MCQ Questions


13.
A ship crosses the International Date Line on a westward voyage on Tuesday. What day does it become?
A.
Thursday
B.
Wednesday
C.
Monday
D.
Sunday
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ANSWER :
B. Wednesday
14.
The International Date Line does NOT pass through which of the following?
A.
Antarctic region
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Indian Ocean
D.
Arctic Ocean
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ANSWER :
C. Indian Ocean
15.
How many hours difference does the International Date Line represent?
A.
6 hours
B.
24 hours
C.
18 hours
D.
12 hours
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ANSWER :
B. 24 hours
16.
Kiribati, in 1995, moved the International Date Line eastward for what reason?
A.
So that all its islands would share the same calendar date
B.
To align with the US time zone
C.
To improve tourism
D.
To be the last country to enter a new day
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ANSWER :
A. So that all its islands would share the same calendar date
17.
Which of the following is TRUE about the International Date Line?
A.
It is established by the United Nations
B.
It is an imaginary line agreed upon by convention
C.
It exactly follows the 180° meridian without any deviation
D.
It is a legally defined international boundary
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ANSWER :
B. It is an imaginary line agreed upon by convention
18.
The concept of the International Date Line became practically important after:
A.
Industrial Revolution
B.
World War I
C.
Magellan's circumnavigation of the Earth (16th century)
D.
Discovery of America
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ANSWER :
C. Magellan's circumnavigation of the Earth (16th century)