WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following districts of West Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. Hooghly
  2. Nadia
  3. Maldah
  4. Murshidabad

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nadia

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Nadia šŸ“š Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer (23.5Ā° N) passes through five districts in West Bengal: Purulia, Bankura, Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Bardhaman, and Nadia. In Nadia district, it specifically passes through areas like Krishnanagar and Dhubulia. This latitudinal line divides the state into tropical and sub-tropical climatic zones.