Question

Q. . The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following countries?

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 at 23°26′13.1″ (or 23.43697°) north of the Equator.

Countries listed in point 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.