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Which latitude passes through the middle of India?

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

Answer options

  1. Equator
  2. Tropic of Capricorn
  3. Tropic of Cancer
  4. Arctic Circle

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tropic of Cancer

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: (C) Tropic of Cancer 📚 Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) passes through the middle of India, dividing the country into almost two equal halves—the subtropical North and the tropical South. It passes through 8 Indian states. These states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. The Equator passes south of India, near the Maldives and Indonesia.