Question

The Tropic of Cancer passes through _______.

a. Bihar
b. Gujarat
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Odisha

Answer 1

Hint: The Tropic of Cancer roughly divides India into two equal halves. So, the state lying in the central region is likely to be the correct answer.

Complete Step by Step answer: The states mentioned in the options are quite close to the Tropic of Cancer. Let’s look at our options one by one:

a. Bihar - Bihar is a northern state lying close to the Tropic of Cancer. After the division of the state into Bihar and Jharkhand, the Tropic of Cancer no longer passes through this state. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. Gujarat - Gujarat is the westernmost state of India and also the state that lies along the 23° and 24° latitudes. The Tropic of Cancer passes through this state near the city of Bhachau. So, it is the correct option.
c. Uttar Pradesh - Uttar Pradesh is the fifth largest state of India but it lies completely in the subtropical region. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through this state. Instead, the Standard Meridian of India passes through this state. So, it is an incorrect option.
d. Odisha - The extent of this central Indian state is between 17° N and 22° N. The Tropic of Cancer lies at 23.5° N latitude, so it is an incorrect option.

Note: The tropic of Cancer passes through the following states — Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram and Tripura. These states are to be learnt in order to avoid making mistakes.