Question
Download Solution PDFIn which among the following state does Tropic of Cancer and Standard Time Meridian of India meet?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 2, i.e Chhattisgarh.
Key Points
- Tropic of Cancer (23˚5' N latitude) passes through eight states of India. They are Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
- Standard Time Meridian (82˚5' E longitude) passes through five states of India. They are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
- They both intersect at Koriya district in Chhattisgarh.
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