Q. Which among the following statements about the international date line is not correct?

• (A) The international date line is largely based on the 180 degree meridian
• (B) The difference in time between the places just either side of the international date line is almost one day
• (C) The difference in time to the extent of one day on either side of the international date line is caused by inclined axis of the earth
• (D) The international date line mostly passes through the Pacific Ocean