Tropic of Cancer and States through which it passes

Posted on : 01 Feb 2020

• Tropic of Cancer
  • 23.5-degree latitude is known as Tropic of Cancer.
  • It is present above the Equator.
  • At this place, the midday sun rays are vertical on 21 June.
  • It is also referred to as Northern Tropic. Tropic of Cancer passes through 16 Countries.
• Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states including
  • Gujarat.
  • Rajasthan.
  • Madya Pradesh.
  • Chhattisgarh.
  • Jharkhand.
  • West Bengal.
  • Tripura.
  • Mizoram.

Article Related Questions

1. Consider the following States
   1.Manipur
   2.Tripura
   3.Jharkhand
   4.Gujarat
   From which of the above States do the “Tropic of Cancer” pass?

1.1 only

2.2, 3 and 4 only

3.2 and 3 only

4.1 and 3 only

Right Ans : 2, 3 and 4 only

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