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Q · Latitudemedium · 45s
Which latitude passes through India?
TopicLatitude
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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India lies mostly north of the Equator and is bisected by the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5° N. This line divides India into tropical and subtropical climate zones, influencing agriculture, weather, and biodiversity.
Final Answer: Option B - Tropic of Cancer