Question

From which of the following states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
1. Assam
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Mizoram

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Mizoram

The correct answer is Mizoram.

• The tropic of cancer passes through 8 Indian states.
• The 8 Indian states through which, tropic of cancer passes are:
  1. Gujarat
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Chhatisgarh
  5. Jharkhand
  6. West Bengal
  7. Tripura
  8. Mizoram

• The latitude of approximately 23°27′ N of the terrestrial equator is called tropic of cancer.
• There are 17 countries(Including Taiwan) through which the tropic of cancer passes.
• The tropic of cancer is the only latitude that passes through India.
• Mahi River is the only river in India that passes the tropic of cancer twice.
• The city nearest to the tropic of cancer in India is Udaipur city in Tripura.