Tropic of Cancer in India: the eight states to remember
The Tropic of Cancer crosses eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram, from west to east.
The Tropic of Cancer crosses eight Indian states. From west to east, the standard school-geography list is Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
A west-to-east memory sequence
A reliable way to learn the list is to trace the latitude across a map from western India toward the northeast. The sequence matters because exam questions may ask for the number of states, the westernmost state in the list or the order.
The Tropic of Cancer is a latitude line, not a state boundary. Its location is approximately 23.5 degrees north, and it marks the northern limit of the Sun’s direct overhead position during the year.
How to verify a map question
Use a school atlas or the NCERT geography chapter on India’s size and location. If a question asks about a state list, distinguish the line’s crossing of a state from a city merely located near the line.
This is a static geography fact; no current-affairs date is needed. The source links are provided for map-based revision rather than as a live geographic service.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer cross in the standard school-geography list?
Eight.