The districts through which Tropic of Cancer passes are -

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
The Tropic of Cancer passes through the Banswara and Dungarpur districts in Rajasthan. This latitude is significant as it marks the northernmost point at which the sun can appear directly overhead.
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1. Rajasthan is one of the Indian states through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
2. It affects the climate of southern Rajasthan, particularly in Banswara and Dungarpur, which experience a subtropical climate.
3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
4. The areas along this latitude are known for intense solar radiation during summers.
Additional Information
· (b) Jaisalmer - Jodhpur: Incorrect, the Tropic of Cancer does not pass through these districts.
· (c) Jalore - Barmer: Incorrect, these districts lie west of the Tropic of Cancer.
· (d) Jodhpur - Bharatpur: Incorrect, both districts are farther north.