Question

Through how many states of India does the Tropic of Cancer pass?

• A. \(7 \)
• B. \(8 \)
• C. \(5 \)
• D. \(4 \)

Hint:

Remember the sequence of states crossed by Tropic of Cancer in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram. Total = 8 states.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) is the northernmost latitude where the Sun appears directly overhead at the June solstice. It crosses eight Indian states.

Step 1: List the states.
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.

Step 2: Count them.
Total = 8 states.

Final Answer: 8 (option B).