Geography question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB
Which of the following states is bisected by the Tropic of Cancer?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
West Bengal
The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude located at approximately $23.5^\circ \text{N}$ of the Equator. In India, it passes through 8 states, moving from West to East.
The 8 States Bisected by the Tropic of Cancer:
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
West Bengal
Tripura
Mizoram
Why the other options are incorrect :
Odisha (B): It lies to the south of the Tropic of Cancer.
Uttar Pradesh (C): It lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer.
Goa (D): It is located much further south on the western coast .
Pro-Tip for Exams:
A common mnemonic to remember these 8 states is: "MGR's Brother Just Took West Bengal Cake"(Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tripura, West Bengal, Mizoram)
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
