Question
Download Solution PDFTropic of Cancer is passes through which State ?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe question has been deleted by the commission. We have updated the options.
The correct answer is Option 1.
Key Points
- The Tropic of Cancer is the imaginary line at 23.50 degree North of the Equator. In India, Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. Hence option 1 is right.
Additional Information
- The Tropic of Cancer is the northernmost point where the sun's declination is at its maximum.
- On the summer solstice, which is usually around June 21, the sun's rays directly hit the Tropic of Cancer.
- The Tropic of Cancer marks the northern boundary of the tropical zone, which also includes the Tropic of Capricorn.
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