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
Correct Answer: To the North
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.