Question
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states of India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3: 8
Detailed Solution
The correct answer is 8. The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India. Running from west to east, the states are:
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal
- Tripura
- Mizoram
Countries Through Which the Tropic of Cancer Passes:
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 17 countries across three continents: North America, Africa, and Asia. These countries experience high solar radiation and warm climatic conditions due to their location near the tropical belt.
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Countries Through Which the Tropic of Cancer Passes |
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Continent |
Countries |
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North America |
Mexico, Bahamas |
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Africa |
Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Algeria, Niger, Libya, Egypt |
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Asia |
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Taiwan |
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