2023 · Q39
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many coastal and landlocked States of India, respectively?
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 and 7
- B2 and 6
- C2 and 5
- D3 and 5
Explanation
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. Of these, Gujarat and West Bengal are coastal states (2), while the remaining six — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tripura and Mizoram — are landlocked. Hence 2 coastal and 6 landlocked states.