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TROPIC OF CANCER

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Which among the following places, will have maximum day length in the month of June?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see which among the following places, will have, think Delhi. In Tropic of Cancer, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2006] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following Indian state lies North of the Tropic of Cancer?

Here is how I remember it. which of the following Indian state lies = Manipur. That is it. In Tropic of Cancer, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2013 UPPCS (Mains) 2008] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which important latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about which important latitude divides India into almost, and in Tropic of Cancer the answer is 23º 30' North. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2008] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?

You can think of it as a small story. In Tropic of Cancer, among the following cities, which one is happened with Kolkata. That is why Kolkata is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2003] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following towns is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about which one of the following towns is, your mind should go straight to Gandhinagar. In Tropic of Cancer, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [UPPSC (GIC) 2010 UPPCS (Pre) 1999 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Tropic of Cancer once. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which is all about Jharkhand. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Jharkhand for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [Arunachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Pre) 1990] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Tropic of a Cancer passes through

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about Tropic of a Cancer passes through, and the answer is All of the above. In Tropic of Cancer, All of the above is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2014] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Tropic of Cancer, whenever you see Through how many Indian states does the, the answer is 8. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

The state of India through which Tropic of Cancer passes is

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about the state of India through which Tropic, and the answer is Jharkhand. In Tropic of Cancer, Jharkhand is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2011] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Tropic of Cancer and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.