Question

Q. Amongst which of the following countries the Tropic of Cancer passes through-

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
• B.
  1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
• C.
  1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
• D.
  3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
Explanation:

The Tropic of Cancer, also referred to as the Northern Tropic, is currently ${23}^{\circ }26\text{'}13.1\text{'}\text{'}\left(\text{or}{23.43697}^{\circ }\right)$north of the Equator. It is the most northerly circle of latitude on Earth at which the Sun can be directly overhead. This occurs on the June solstice, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun to its maximum extent.

Country 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 are correct: The Tropic of Cancer passes through 16 countries: Algeria, Niger, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Bahamas, Mauritania and Mali.

Country 3 and 7 are incorrect: Cuba and Yemen lie south of the tropic of cancer.