Q94 / 270 · NDA 2022 (Phase 2) · General Ability

What will happen if you are flying east across the International Date Line?

  • A
    You will lose 12 hours
  • B
    You will gain 12 hours
  • Correct answer
    C
    You will gain 24 hours
  • D
    You will lose 24 hours

Solution

The International Date Line is located at about $180^{\circ}$ east or west. It is halfway around the world from the prime meridian or $0^{\circ}$ longitude. Crossing the line from the east to the west there is gain of a day ( 24 hours).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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