India and the Tropic of Cancer is part of Indian Geography. Below are notes on 15 sub-topics, followed by practice MCQs from State PSC and UPSC papers.

Climatic Division: India's position in tropical and subtropical zones

  • Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) divides India into two almost equal climatic halves.
  • It passes through eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
  • Regions south of the Tropic of Cancer fall under the tropical zone, experiencing high temperatures year-round.

Definition and Geographical Significance of Tropic of Cancer

  • The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude situated at 23.5° North of the Equator.
  • It passes almost midway through India, roughly dividing the country into two halves.
  • Geographically and climatically, it divides India into a northern part (subtropical/temperate zone) and a southern part (tropical zone).
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
  • The Mahi River is the only river in India that crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.
  • The Tropic of Cancer and the Indian Standard Time (IST) Line (82.5° E longitude) intersect each other on the Baghelkhand plateau.
  • The line connecting the easternmost and westernmost points of India lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer.
  • Among major latitudes, only the Tropic of Cancer passes through India; the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn do not.

Important cities/towns located near the Tropic of Cancer in India

  • Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.

Vertical Sun

The sun shines vertically (directly overhead) at least once a year only for locations between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

  • In India, cities located on or south of the Tropic of Cancer will experience vertical sun. Cities north of it (e.g., Delhi, Jaipur) will not.

Cities experiencing Vertical Sun (examples among MCQs)

Ahmedabad (~23.03°N) and Nagpur (~21.15°N) are south of the Tropic of Cancer.

Banswara (Rajasthan)

Frequently cited as a town/district directly on the Tropic of Cancer.

Aizawl (Mizoram, ~23.34°N)

Very close, often the nearest city among common MCQ options.

Mehsana (Gujarat, ~23.59°N)

Very close, and often the nearest option for questions about vertical sun on 21 June.

    • Ujjain

(Madhya

Pradesh,

~23.17°N) and Bhuj (Gujarat,

~23.25°N) Also very close to the Tropic of Cancer.

    • Bhopal

(Madhya

Pradesh,

~23.25°N) and Gandhinagar

(Gujarat, ~23.22°N) Also very close to the Tropic of Cancer.

Kolkata (West Bengal, ~22.57°N)

While not directly on the Tropic, it is significantly closer than cities like Delhi, Jodhpur, Nagpur, or Chandigarh, making it the nearest among such groups in MCQs.

Pattern of solar insolation and apparent movement of the sun

  • Earth's axial tilt (23.5°) results in the apparent movement of the sun between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S).

Apparent Overhead Sun

Occurs when the sun is directly at the zenith (90° angle) at noon.

  • Locations situated between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn experience the overhead sun twice a year.
  • Locations situated on the Tropic of Cancer (or Capricorn) experience the overhead sun once a year (on Summer/Winter Solstice, respectively).
  • Locations situated north of the Tropic of Cancer (or south of the Tropic of Capricorn) never experience the overhead sun.
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
  • Therefore, places in India south of the Tropic of Cancer (e.g., Digha, West Bengal ~21.6°N) experience the noon sun exactly overhead twice a year.
  • Places in India north of the Tropic of Can‐

Delhi ~28.7°N) never experience the noon sun exactly overhead.

States in India intersected by the Tropic of Cancer (names and sequence)

  • The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23.5° N latitude.

4. Standard Time

Sequence of states from West to East

Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.

Coastal States intersected

2 (Gujarat, West Bengal).

Landlocked States intersected

6 (Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tripura, Mizoram).

  • The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through states like Manipur, Odisha/Orissa, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, or Jammu & Kashmir.
  • The Mahi River is the only river in India that crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice (first in Madhya Pradesh and then again in Gujarat).
  • Globally, the Tropic of Cancer passes through 17 countries.

Practice MCQs: India and the Tropic of Cancer

Climatic Division: India's position in tropical and subtropical zones

  1. In which among the following states in India, the Sun rays are never perpendicular? 1. Bihar 2. Chhattisgarh 3. Manipur 4. Rajasthan Select the answer using the code given below :

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014

    1. 1 and 2
    2. 1 and 3
    3. 2 and 3
    4. 2 and 4 C. Rajasthan D. Bihar
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    Answer: C. 2 and 3

    Sikkim is located approximately between 27°N and 28°N latitude. Checking the geographical extent of the given states, the northern part of Rajasthan extends up to approximately 30°N, covering the latitude range of Sikkim.

  2. Which one of the following latitudes passes through maximum Indian states ?

    Asked in: UPSC CAPF 2019 · UPSC NDA 2 2024

    1. 20° N latitude
    2. 22° N latitude
    3. 24° N latitude
    4. 26° N latitude
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    Answer: D. 26° N latitude

    This question tests geographical knowledge about the latitudes passing through India and the spatial distribution of Indian states. Accurately visualizing or knowing the states located along these specific parallels of latitude is required. Ans: B Bihar and Manipur are located entirely north of the Tropic of Cancer. Therefore, the Sun rays are never perpendicular in these states. Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan are among the states through which the Tropic of Cancer passes, so parts of these states (or the states themselves) do experience perpendicular sun rays.

Definition and Geographical Significance of Tropic of Cancer

  1. On which plateau, the Tropic of Cancer and the Indian Standard Time Line intersect each other?

    Asked in: BPSC Prelims Exam 69th

    1. Bundelkhand
    2. Baghelkhand
    3. Malwa
    4. None of the above
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    Answer: B. Baghelkhand

    The Tropic of Cancer (approximately 23.5° N latitude) passes through central India. The Indian Standard Time (IST) line is 82.5° E longitude, which passes near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh and continues southwards through Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. The Baghelkhand plateau region lies in the northeastern part of Madhya Pradesh and a portion of Chhattisgarh. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern parts of the Baghelkhand region (e.g., through districts like Surguja in Chhattisgarh, which is adjacent to Baghelkhand), and the IST line passes significantly through this region (e.g., Singrauli district in MP and Surguja district in Chhattisgarh lie close to or on the IST line). The intersection of these two lines occurs within or very near the Baghelkhand plateau region.

  2. Which of the following divides India into northern and southern parts?

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER 2019

    1. Equator
    2. Tropic of cancer
    3. Tropic of capricorn
    4. Arctic circle
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    Answer: B. Tropic of cancer

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. The region south of the Tropic of Cancer lies largely in the tropical zone, while the region north is in the sub-tropical zone, leading to differences in climate.

  3. Which of the following rivers of India crosses the Topic of Cancer twice?

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021

    1. Narmada
    2. Mahi
    3. Sone
    4. Damodar
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    Answer: B. Mahi

    - Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23.5° North latitude. - The Mahi River flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.

  4. Which of the following statements are true? I. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two halves. II. The Tropic of Cancer divides India's International boundary into two halves. III. Maximum East-West expansion of India lies along the Tropic of Cancer. IV. Line joining the easternmost and westernmost points of India lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer. Select the correct answer from the options given below :

    Asked in: JPSC CS Prelims 2024

    1. I and II
    2. III and IV
    3. II and III
    4. I and IV
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    Answer: D. I and IV

    The Tropic of Cancer is a significant geographical line affecting India's climate and location. Understanding the relative positions of key geographical features (like extreme points) concerning the Tropic of Cancer is important.

  5. Which river crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice?

    Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 3 2023

    1. Mahi
    2. Mahananda
    3. Narmada
    4. Chambal
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Mahi

    The Mahi River originates in Madhya Pradesh, flows through Rajasthan, and enters Gujarat before draining into the Arabian Sea. It crosses the Tropic of Cancer first while flowing northwards in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and then again while flowing westwards into Gujarat.

  6. Which river of India passes the Tropic of Cancer twice?

    Asked in: ADDITIONAL PRIVATE SECRETARY EXAM 2023

    1. Narmada
    2. Sabarmati
    3. Mahi
    4. Luni
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Mahi

    The Mahi River originates in the Vindhya Range and flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat before draining into the Arabian Sea. It flows north-west through Rajasthan and then south- west through Gujarat, crossing the Tropic of Cancer in both its northward and southward journeys.

  7. Through which of the following countries equator does NOT pass ? 1. Gabon 2. Congo 3. Tanzania 4. South Sudan Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code : (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2

    Asked in: DENTAL SURGEON (SCREENING) EXAMINATION 2023

    1. 1 and 3
    2. 2 and 3
    3. 3 and 4
    4. 1 and 2
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 3 and 4

    This question tests geographical knowledge about the path of the equator across different countries. It requires accurate identification of which countries the equator passes through.

  8. Which of the following latitudes passes through India?

    Asked in: Forest Officer (RFO) 2018

    1. Equator
    2. Tropic of Capricorn
    3. Arctic Circle
    4. Tropic of Cancer
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Tropic of Cancer

    The Tropic of Cancer divides India into almost two equal halves, influencing its climate and geography.

Important cities/towns located near the Tropic of Cancer in India

  1. The sun is vertical at least once in a year at which among the following cities of India?

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023

    1. Ahmedabad
    2. Delhi
    3. Nagpur
    4. Jaipur
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Ahmedabad

    The sun is directly overhead (vertical) at locations between the Tropic of Cancer (approximately 23.44° N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (approximately 23.44° S). Cities located south of the Tropic of Cancer will experience the sun directly overhead twice a year as the sun's apparent position moves between the equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Cities located exactly on the Tropic of Cancer will experience it once a year (on the summer solstice). Cities north of the Tropic of Cancer will never experience the sun directly overhead. Let's check the approximate latitudes: - Ahmedabad: ~23.03° N (South of Tropic of Cancer) - Delhi: ~28.7° N (North of Tropic of Cancer) - Nagpur: ~21.14° N (South of Tropic of Cancer) - Jaipur: ~26.92° N (North of Tropic of Cancer) Both Ahmedabad and Nagpur are located south of the Tropic of Cancer, meaning the sun will be vertical overhead twice a year. Delhi and Jaipur are north of the Tropic of Cancer, so the sun is never vertical overhead there. The question asks where the sun is vertical "at least once". Both Ahmedabad and Nagpur satisfy this condition (twice is "at least once"). However, typically in such MCQs, only one option is intended as correct. Assuming no error in the question/ options, and given that Ahmedabad is geographically very close to the Tropic of Cancer line (which passes slightly north of it), it's a common point of reference. Nagpur is also south. Both A and C technically fit. However, A is usually cited in such contexts when this specific set of options is presented.

  2. Which of the following towns of India is located on Tropic of Cancer ?

    Asked in: OPSC CS Prelims 2017

    1. Bhuj
    2. Bhopal
    3. Gandhinagar
    4. Banswada
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    Answer: D. Banswada

    The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude located at approximately 23.5° North of the Equator. In India, it passes through eight states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. Among the given options, Banswara, a city in Rajasthan, is located very close to the Tropic of Cancer, and it is often cited as being situated on the Tropic.

  3. Which one among the following places in India is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?

    Asked in: UPSC CAPF 2013

    1. Aizawl
    2. Rajkot
    3. Kolkata
    4. Imphal
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    Answer: A. Aizawl

    The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23°30′ North latitude (or 23.5° N). To determine which place is nearest, we need to compare their Rajkot (Gujarat): ~22.3° N Kolkata (West Bengal): Aizawl has the smallest difference (0.2°) and is therefore the nearest to the Tropic of Cancer.

  4. Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2003

    1. Delhi
    2. Kolkata
    3. Jodhpur
    4. Nagpur
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Kolkata

    The Tropic of Cancer is a line of latitude located at approximately 23.5° North of the Equator. To determine the closest city, one needs to know the approximate latitudes of the cities and the Tropic of Cancer.

  5. Which of the following cities is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer ?

    Asked in: Additional Private Secretary Exam 2017

    1. Kolkata
    2. Jodhpur
    3. Nagpur
    4. Chandigarh
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Kolkata

    Kolkata is the city nearest to the Tropic of Cancer among the given options.

  6. On which do the sun shines vertical on 21 June?

    Asked in: lower devision clerk 2025

    1. Ahwa
    2. Ujjain
    3. Mehsana
    4. Bhuj
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Bhuj

    The sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) on June 21st, which marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This means places located on or very near this latitude receive vertical sunlight.

Pattern of solar insolation and apparent movement of the sun

  1. At which of the following places, noon sun shines exactly overhead twice a year?

    Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 4 2023

    1. Digha
    2. Patna
    3. Kanpur
    4. Delhi
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Digha

    Locations outside the tropics never experience the sun directly overhead. Locations on the tropics experience it once a year (during the respective solstice). Locations between the tropics experience it twice a year.

States in India intersected by the Tropic of Cancer (names and sequence)

  1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many coastal and landlocked States of India, respectively?

    Asked in: UPSC CDS 1 2023

    1. 1 and 7
    2. 2 and 6
    3. 2 and 5
    4. 3 and 5
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 2 and 6

    - The 8 states through which the Tropic of Cancer passes in India are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. - Coastal states are those with a coastline. Landlocked states are those completely surrounded by land or other states/ countries. - Gujarat has a long coastline on the Arabian Sea. West Bengal has a coastline on the Bay of Bengal. The other six states do not have a direct coastline on the Indian Ocean.

  2. Tropic of Cancer does not passes through :

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014

    1. Tripura
    2. Mizoram
    3. Manipur
    4. Chhattisgarh
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Manipur

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states.

  3. ककर्वा ृत्त रेखिा ͩकस राज्य से होकर निहीं गुजरती ?

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014

    1. lत्रिपुरा
    2. lमिजोरमि
    3. मिlRपुर
    4. छत्तीसगढ
    Show answer

    Answer: C. मिlRपुर

    ककर्ण रेखा भारत के 8 राज्यों से होकर गुजरती है।

  4. One of the States through which the Tropic of Cancer passes is

    Asked in: JPSC CS Prelims 2011

    1. Jammu and Kashmir
    2. Himachal Pradesh
    3. Bihar
    4. Jharkhand
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Jharkhand

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  5. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which one of the following States ?

    Asked in: UPSC NDA 2 2021 · Exam 2023

    1. Manipur
    2. West Bengal
    3. Gujarat
    4. Jharkhand
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Manipur

    Executive Officer and Tax & Revenue Inspector - The Tropic of Cancer is an important latitude marker. - Knowing the states through which it passes is essential for Indian geography. - The 8 states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  6. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following States ? 1. Gujarat 2. Jharkhand 3. Assam 4. Mizoram

    Asked in: PPSC CS Prelims 2015

    1. 1, 2 and 4
    2. 1 and 2
    3. 1, 3 and 4
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4

    - The Tropic of Cancer is at 23.5° North latitude. - It passes through 8 Indian states. - Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Mizoram are among these states. - Assam is north of the Tropic of Cancer.

  7. Which State of India is located in the north of tropic of Cancer ?

    Asked in: RPSC RAS Prelims 2013

    1. Tripura
    2. Manipur
    3. Mizoram
    4. Jharkhand
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Manipur

    - The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) passes through eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. - This means that parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram lie south of, on, or north of the Tropic. - Manipur is located north of Tripura and Mizoram, both of which lie on or close to the Tropic of Cancer. Therefore, the entire state of Manipur is situated north of the Tropic of Cancer.

  8. The Tropic of cancer passes through which of the following states? Select the correct answer from the codes given below : 1. Gujarat 2. Chattisgarh 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. Jharkhand Codes :

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2017

    1. 1, 2 and 4
    2. 1, 2, 3 and 4
    3. 1, 3 and 4
    4. 2, 3 and 4
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4

    The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) passes through eight states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. From the given list, Gujarat (1), Chhattisgarh (2), and Jharkhand (4) lie on the Tropic of Cancer. Uttar Pradesh (3) is located north of the Tropic of Cancer.

  9. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following groups of States?

    Asked in: UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023

    1. Gujarat, West Bengal, Nagaland
    2. Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Mizoram
    3. Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Tripura
    4. Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Mizoram
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Gujarat, West Bengal, Nagaland

    The Tropic of Cancer is a line of latitude located at approximately 23.5 degrees North of the Equator. In India, it passes through eight states from west to east: 1. Gujarat 2. Rajasthan 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Chhattisgarh 5. Jharkhand 6. West Bengal 7. Tripura

  10. MizoramLet's check the options against this list: A) Gujarat (Yes), West Bengal (Yes), Nagaland (No). Nagaland is located north of the Tropic of Cancer. B) Rajasthan (Yes), Jharkhand (Yes), Mizoram (Yes). All three are on the line. C) Gujarat (Yes), Chhattisgarh (Yes), Tripura (Yes). All three are on the line. D) Madhya Pradesh (Yes), Jharkhand (Yes), Mizoram (Yes). All three are on the line. 26. The tropic of Cancer does not pass through

    Asked in: WBPSC CS Prelims 2019

    1. Mizoram
    2. Tripura
    3. Orissa
    4. Madhya Pradesh
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Orissa

    BJS -2023 The Tropic of Cancer (approximately 23.5° North latitude) passes through eight states in India. These states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. Odisha (formerly Orissa) is located south of the Tropic of Cancer.

  11. Which of the following States in India is not crossed by the Tropic of Cancer?

    Asked in: APPSC Group II Prelims 2018

    1. Mizoram
    2. Odisha
    3. Chhattisgarh
    4. Jharkhand
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Odisha

    APPSC Miscellaneous-2023 The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) passes through eight states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. Odisha lies to the south of the Tropic of Cancer.

  12. The number of states crossed by Tropic of Cancer in India is -

    Asked in: Headmaster (Secondary School) 2018

    1. 6
    2. 7
    3. 8
    4. 9
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 8

    The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) divides India into two almost equal halves and its passage over states is a frequently asked geography question.

  13. With reference to the Tropic of Cancer, which of the following statements are correct? (i) It passes through 17 countries including India, Saudi Arabia and China. (ii) It is located at approximately 23.5° N latitude. (iii) It passes through 10 States in India. (iv) It crosses Mahi River twice in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    Asked in: Agricultural Development Officer, Agriculture Department

    1. Only (i) and (ii)
    2. Only (ii) and (iii)
    3. Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
    4. Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Only (i), (ii) and (iv)

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through 17 countries and is located at 23.5° N latitude. It passes through 8 states in India and crosses the Mahi River twice.

  14. Which one of the States is not bisected by the Tropic of Cancer?

    Asked in: Asstt. System Manager 2021

    1. Odisha
    2. Gujarat
    3. Rajasthan
    4. Mizoram
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Odisha

    The Tropic of Cancer is a circle of latitude that is 23.5 degrees north of the Equator. It marks the most northerly latitude at which the Sun can be directly overhead. In India, it passes through eight states.

  15. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which one of the following?

    Asked in: Extension officer (EO) 2019

    1. Assam
    2. Manipur
    3. Mizoram
    4. Nagaland
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Mizoram

    The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) passes through eight states in India. These states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  16. Which of the following rivers of India crosses the tropic of cancer twice ?

    Asked in: RO ARO 2020

    1. Mahi
    2. Chambal
    3. Narmada
    4. None of the above
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Mahi

    The Mahi river has a unique geographical characteristic of intersecting the Tropic of Cancer at two distinct points during its course.

  17. Standard Time 33. Tropic of cancer does NOT cross which of the following State?

    Asked in: RO ARO 2020

    1. Tripura
    2. Chhattisgarh
    3. Manipur
    4. Mizoram
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Manipur

    The Tropic of Cancer is an important geographical line that marks the northernmost latitude of the Earth's sun to be directly overhead. Its passage through India is a matter of geographical knowledge.

  18. Fill in the blank : The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through the State of _______ of India.

    Asked in: GS&GE JE PWD 10 2024 1601 2025

    1. Rajasthan
    2. Tripura
    3. Bihar
    4. Chhattisgarh
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Bihar

    Knowledge of the geographical location of important latitudinal lines like the Tropic of Cancer and their passage through Indian states is essential.

  19. The ‘Tropic of Cancer’ passes through how many of the following states of India ?

    Asked in: Management Officer (Rajya Sampati Vibhag) Exam 2023

    1. 6
    2. 7
    3. 8
    4. 9
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 8

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India.