UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·geography·indian geography

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

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  1. ADelhi
  2. BKolkataCorrect
  3. CJodhpur
  4. DNagpur

Explanation

The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line passing through India at approximately 23.5 degrees North latitude. To determine which city is nearest, we must look at their respective latitudes. Delhi is located at approximately 28.6 degrees North. Kolkata is located at approximately 22.5 degrees North. Jodhpur is located at approximately 26.2 degrees North. Nagpur is located at approximately 21.1 degrees North. The difference between the Tropic of Cancer 23.5 degrees and Kolkata 22.5 degrees is only 1 degree. This is the smallest latitudinal distance compared to the other options. Therefore, Kolkata is the city nearest to the Tropic of Cancer among the given choices.
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