WBCS.LIVE practice question

The tropic of Cancer passes through which district of West Bengal?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Murshidabad
  2. Nadia
  3. Malda
  4. Purulia

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nadia

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Nadia The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′N latitude) enters West Bengal from the western side and passes through 5 districts; Purulia, Bankura, Pacchim Burdwan, Purba Burdwan and Nadia. This imaginary line divides the country into tropical and subtropical zones and passes through 8 states in India including West Bengal.