Tropic of Cancer passes through which set of Indian states?

Correct option is D

Introduction

The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N or about 23.5° N) is the northernmost latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead (around 21 June, the Summer Solstice). In India, it passes through 8 states from west to east.

Information Booster

The Tropic of Cancer passes through the following 8 Indian states (West → East):

1. Gujarat
2. Rajasthan
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Chhattisgarh
5. Jharkhand
6. West Bengal
7. Tripura
8. Mizoram

Now check the options:

• (A) Includes Bihar ❌ (Tropic of Cancer does not pass through Bihar)
• (B) Includes Uttar Pradesh ❌ (It does not pass through Uttar Pradesh)
• (C) Includes Bihar ❌
• (D) Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram ✔ (All four are correct)

✔ Correct Answer: (D)

Additional Knowledge

States Through Which the Tropic of Cancer Passes