The Tropic of Cancer's Path
The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude located at approximately 23.5° North. Globally, it marks the northernmost latitude at which the Sun can be directly overhead, which happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
Indian States Crossed by the Tropic of Cancer
In India, the Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states, running from west to east:
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal
- Tripura
- Mizoram
Of these, the two states in India's northeast are Tripura and Mizoram.
Evaluating the Options
- Option 1: Nagaland and Mizoram — Nagaland is not crossed by the Tropic of Cancer.
- Option 2: Tripura and Nagaland — Nagaland is not crossed by the Tropic of Cancer.
- Option 3: Tripura and Manipur — Manipur is not crossed by the Tropic of Cancer.
- Option 4: Tripura and Mizoram — Both are crossed by the Tropic of Cancer. ✓
Conclusion
The two northeastern states of India through which the Tropic of Cancer passes are Tripura and Mizoram.
Important Questions from Indian Geography
Deendayal Port is located at
Consider the following places of India:
1. Itanagar
2. Imphal
3. Agartala
4. Aizawl
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above places in terms of sunrise time?Which one of the following is known as the uplands of the delta region?
‘Majuli’, the river island, is located in which one of the following rivers?
Which one of the following Indian States has recorded negative growth of population as per Census 2011?
