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Which latitude is located closest to the state of Punjab?

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Tropic of Cancer
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Tropic of Capricon
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Antarctic Circle
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Equator
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Solution

The correct option is A Tropic of Cancer
The Equator is located at 0° and serves as a point of reference while identifying the other Paralles of Latitude. The Tropic of Cancer lies at approximately 23.4° N, while the Tropic of Capricorn lies at approximately 23.5° S. The Antarctic Cicle is located approximately at 66.3° S. The state of Punjab, on the other hand, extends from 29.3° N to 32.32° N. Thus, it is the Tropic of Cancer that lies closest to the state of Punjab.

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