The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following grou

The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following groups of States?

Gujarat, West Bengal, Nagaland
Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Mizoram
Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Tripura
Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Mizoram
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CBI DSP LDCE – 2023
The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through the state of Nagaland, which is included in group A.
The Tropic of Cancer is a line of latitude located at approximately 23.5 degrees North of the Equator. In India, it passes through eight states from west to east:
1. Gujarat
2. Rajasthan
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Chhattisgarh
5. Jharkhand
6. West Bengal
7. Tripura
8. Mizoram

Let’s check the options against this list:
A) Gujarat (Yes), West Bengal (Yes), **Nagaland (No)**. Nagaland is located north of the Tropic of Cancer.
B) Rajasthan (Yes), Jharkhand (Yes), Mizoram (Yes). All three are on the line.
C) Gujarat (Yes), Chhattisgarh (Yes), Tripura (Yes). All three are on the line.
D) Madhya Pradesh (Yes), Jharkhand (Yes), Mizoram (Yes). All three are on the line.

Knowing the list of states the Tropic of Cancer passes through is a frequently tested geographical fact for Indian exams. Visualizing these states on a map helps in remembering them.
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