Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

World Geography

Question:
What is the location of International Date Line?
Options:
0 degree longitude
180 degree latitude
0 degree latitude
180 degree longitude
Correct Answer:
180 degree longitude
Explanation:
The international date line, established in 1884, passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean and roughly follows a 180 degrees longitude north-south line on the Earth. It is located halfway around the world from the prime meridian — the 0 degrees longitude line in Greenwich, England.