Question 4479
The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through ______.
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam . The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through Assam. Key Points The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight States in India namely Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) divides India into two almost equal climatic zones, namely, the Northern Zone and the Southern zone. Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice first in Madhya Pradesh and second in Gujarat. Additional Information The most important lines of latitudes are: Equator (0°) The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N), The Tropic of Capricorn (23½°S) The Arctic Circle (66½°N) The Antarctic Circle (66½°S). Africa is the only continent, which is crossed by the Tropic of Cancer, Equator and Tropic of Capricorn.
