Strait nearest the International Date Line — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2008
Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?
- Malacca Strait
- Bering Strait
- Strait of Florida
- Strait of Gibraltar
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- The Bering Strait separates the Chukchi Peninsula of the Asian mainland (Russia) from the Seward Peninsula of the North American mainland (Alaska, USA). It is located just west of the International Date Line, which largely follows 180° longitude and runs through the strait. The date line bends around the Strait to keep the U.S. and Russia on different calendar days.
Answer: (b) Bering Strait
