UPSC Geography India - Size and Location Question Bank Size and Location

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    Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?

    A) Delhi                            

    B) Kolkata

    C) Jodhpur                        

    D) Nagpur

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Latitudes of the above cities are Delhi-\[28{}^\circ 38'N\] Kolkata-\[22{}^\circ 26'N\] Jodhpur-\[26{}^\circ 25'N\] Nagpur-\[21{}^\circ 8'N\] The latitude of the Tropic of Cancer is \[23{}^\circ 30'\] Thus Kolkata is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer.


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