Q52
The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is ________ to/of the equator.
A.
At right angles
B.
To the North
AnswerC.
To the South
D.
90º to the South
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is to the North of the equator. The Tropic of Cancer, also referred to as the Northern Tropic is 23°26′13.5″ (or 23.43708°) north of the Equator. It is the most northerly circle of latitude on the Earth at which the Sun can be directly overhead.