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The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is ________ to/of the equator.

A. At right angles

B. To the North

C. To the South

D. 90º to the South

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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.

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