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प्रश्न
At which direction of the IDL does a new day start immediately?
विकल्प
East
West
North
South
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उत्तर
West
Explanation:
To the west of the International Date Line (IDL), a new day begins instantly. One day is added when crossing the IDL from east to west, and one day is subtracted when crossing it from west to east.
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