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    The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through _______.
    Question

    The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through _______.

    A.

    Jharkhand

    B.

    Nagaland

    C.

    Gujarat

    D.

    Madhya Pradesh

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) Nagaland.
    Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° N latitude and passes through several states in India, but it does not pass through Nagaland.

    Information Booster

    Tropic of Cancer: It is an important latitude that marks the northernmost point at which the sun can be directly overhead. 

    ​In India Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states:

    • Gujarat
    • Rajasthan
    • Madhya Pradesh
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • West Bengal
    • Tripura
    • Mizoram

    Additional Knowledge:

    • The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two climatic zones: the Tropical Zone (South of the Tropic) and the Subtropical Zone (North of the Tropic).
    • Udaipur (Rajasthan) is the largest city close to the Tropic of Cancer in India.
    • In Madhya Pradesh, the city of Ratlam is near the Tropic of Cancer.
    • Tripura and Mizoram are the only Northeastern states through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
    • The Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer on 21st June (Summer Solstice) each year.

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