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UPSC Prelims 2008 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?
- (a) Malacca Strait
- (b) Bering Strait
- (c) Strait of Florida
- (d) Strait of Gibraltar
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Answer: (b) Bering Strait
The Bering Strait lies right at ~169°W, next to the 180° line.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Malacca is in South-East Asia (~100°E).
(c) Florida is ~80°W.
(d) Gibraltar is ~5°W.
The trap
None.
🔒 Bering Strait: Russia–Alaska; IDL bends through it.
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