The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following States? 1. Tripura…
2021
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following States?
1. Tripura
2. Mizoram
3. Manipur
4. West Bengal
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: C. 1, 2 and 4 — ConceptThe Tropic of Cancer is the parallel of latitude at about 23.5 degrees north. A state is counted only when this latitude actually crosses its…
- A.
1, 2 and 3
- B.
2, 3 and 4
- C.
1, 2 and 4
- D.
1, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: C
Concept
The Tropic of Cancer is the parallel of latitude at about 23.5 degrees north. A state is counted only when this latitude actually crosses its territory.
To solve a code-based geography question, first recall the complete west-to-east route and then compare each numbered state with that route.
Application
Across India, the Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram, in west-to-east order.
Among the listed states, Tripura, Mizoram, and West Bengal occur on this route; Manipur does not.
Therefore, the required code is 1, 2 and 4.
Cross-check and contrast
Tripura lies on the eastward continuation of the Tropic after it crosses Bangladesh.
Mizoram is the easternmost Indian state crossed by this latitude.
Manipur lies outside the Indian route of the Tropic of Cancer.
West Bengal is crossed before the line enters Bangladesh.
Hence, the answer is 1, 2 and 4.