Which meridian forms the boundary line between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean ?

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Q: 119 (CAPF/2014)
Which meridian forms the boundary line between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,25,35,25,18,8,9

keywords: 

{'indian ocean': [2, 2, 0, 2], 'pacific ocean': [15, 0, 7, 10], 'meridian': [0, 1, 2, 5], 'boundary line': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tasmania': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'cape': [4, 0, 0, 2], 'perth': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'cape town': [1, 0, 1, 7], 'wellington': [1, 0, 3, 1]}

Option 1: The meridian of Cape of Tasmania. This option is correct. The Cape of Tasmania is located in Australia and it serves as the boundary line between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This meridian is at approximately 146 degrees east longitude.

Option 2: The meridian of Cape Town. This option is incorrect. Cape Town is located in South Africa and is not a boundary line between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

Option 3: The meridian of Wellington. This option is incorrect. Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and is not a boundary line between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

Option 4: The meridian of Perth. This option is also incorrect. Perth is a city in Australia but it does not serve as the boundary line between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

In conclusion, the meridian of Cape of Tasmania is the correct answer as it marks the boundary line between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.