Q. Consider the following statements regarding the International Date Line (IDL):
1.Anadyr and Nome are separated by a narrow distance across the Bering Strait, but operate on different calendar days.
2.When it is Monday in Anadyr, it is Tuesday in Nome.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Anadyr lies west of the International Date Line (Asia side, UTC+12), while Nome lies east of the IDL (North America side, UTC-9). Crossing the IDL changes the calendar date despite physical proximity.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Travelling from West to East across the IDL means going back one calendar day. Therefore, when it is Monday in Anadyr (West of IDL), it is Sunday in Nome (East of IDL).
