Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Eight
- Step 1: The Tropic of Cancer () traverses the Indian subcontinent from west to east across the central latitudinal belt.
- Step 2: Moving eastward, the parallel passes through exactly eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Answer
Eight.
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