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Which one among the following statements about the international Date Line is not correct?

A) The International Date Line is largely based on the 180° meridian.
B) The difference in time between the places just either side of the International Date Line is almost one day.
C) The difference in time to the extent of one day on either side of the International Data Line is caused by inclined axis of the Earth.
D) The International Date Line mostly passes through the Pacific Ocean.

Correct Answer:



C) The difference in time to the extent of one day on either side of the International Data Line is caused by inclined axis of the Earth.

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