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UPSC Prelims 1999Question 7Geography

A ship sailing from the eastern extremity of the Aleutian Islands to Dutch harbour crosses 180° meridian at 23.30 hrs on January 1, 1999. What time and date will be recorded by the captain of the ship in his diary after one-hour journey from the point of crossing of the meridian ?

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  1. (a)January 1, 0030 hrs
  2. (b)January 2, 0030 hrs
  3. (c)January 3, 0030 hrs
  4. (d)January 4, 0030 hrs

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