Question

Which of the following imaginary lines passes almost midway through the geographical territory of India?

• A. Equator
• B. Tropic of Capricorn
• C. Tropic of Cancer
• D. Prime Meridian

Hint:

Tropic of Cancer = $23^\circ 30'$ N Passes through 8 Indian states and nearly bisects India geographically.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the question.
We need the imaginary line that passes almost through the middle of India.

Step 2: Identify it.
The Tropic of Cancer, at about $23^\circ 30'$ North, runs nearly through the centre of India.

Step 3: Its effect.
It divides India into tropical and subtropical zones and passes through eight Indian states.

Step 4: Rule out others.
The Equator is at $0^\circ$. The Tropic of Capricorn is in the Southern Hemisphere. The Prime Meridian is a longitude through Greenwich.

Step 5: Conclude.
The line through the middle of India is the Tropic of Cancer.

Answer: Tropic of Cancer