The Tropic of Cancer passes through the central part of India and influences the country's climate and seasons. This topic covers the states through which it passes, its geographical importance and frequently asked exam facts.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states:
Correct Answer:
(B) West Bengal
Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India. It passes through 8 Indian states, namely Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.Therefore option (b) is the correct answer.
Ques: 2
Which one of the following towns is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer:
Correct Answer:
(B) Gandhinagar
The place whose latitudinal position is at a minimum distance from the latitude of Tropic of Cancer will be the nearest place to the Tropic of Cancer. The Tropic of Cancer is at 23° 30' N; divides India into almost two equal parts. Latitudinal position of the towns given in the options is:
According to the distance from the Tropic of Cancer, Gandhinagar is the nearest town. Thus option (b) is the correct answer.
Place
Latitude
Difference in Position
(23° 30')
Agartala
23º 50' N
–20'
Gandhinagar
23º19' N
+11'
Jabalpur
23º 11' N
+19'
Ujjain
23º 09' N
+21'
Ques: 3
Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?
Correct Answer:
(B) Kolkata
The latitudinal position of the above cities in context to the Tropic of Cancer is:
The Tropic of Cancer is located approximately 23º 30' North of the Equator, so the nearest city to the Tropic of Cancer from the above options is Kolkata.
Delhi
-
28º25' - 28º53' North
Kolkata
-
22º30' North
Jodhpur
-
26º0' - 27º37' North
Nagpur
-
21º09' North
Ques: 4
Which important latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?
Correct Answer:
(D)
23° 30' North
23°30' North latitude divides India almost into two equal parts. It is known as Tropic of Cancer.
Ques: 5
Which of the following Indian state lies north of the tropic of Cancer?
Correct Answer:
(B) Manipur
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states namely Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Manipur lies north of the Tropic of Cancer.