The Tropic of Cancer is the imaginary line of latitude at 23.5° North. It is the northernmost point on Earth where the sun appears directly overhead (on the Summer Solstice, around June 21). This line passes right through the middle of India.
Tropic of Cancer: 23.5° North Latitude.
Passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.
Significance: Divides India between the Torrid and Temperate zones.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states. From west to east, they are:
Memory Trick: Gujarat Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh Jharkhand West Bengal Tripura Mizoram → GRMCJWTM
Because the Tropic of Cancer passes through it, most of India lies in the Torrid Zone (south of the line) and part lies in the Temperate Zone (north of the line). This division is a key reason why India has such a diverse climate.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
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