Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#56] Through which one of the following Indian states the Tropic of Cancer does not pass?
Correct Answer

(A) Manipur

Explanation

Solution: Tropic of cancer does not pass through Manipur. The tropic of cancer passes through 8 Indian states. They are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Tripura, and Mizoram.

[#57] 28.38 N. and 77.12 E are the respective latitude and longitude of which one of the following places?
Correct Answer

(B) Delhi

Explanation

Solution: The latitude of New Delhi, Delhi, India is 28.644800, and the longitude is 77.216721. New Delhi, Delhi, India is located at India country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 28° 38' 41.2800'' N and 77° 13' 0.1956'' E.

[#58] The hill station of Coonoor is located in which one of the following states?
Correct Answer

(D) Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Solution: Coonoor is a Taluk and a municipality of the Nilgiris district in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.

[#59] Kanchipuram is in which of the following states?
Correct Answer

(C) Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Solution: Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, is an ancient city in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state. Considered a holy pilgrimage site by Hindus, it is home to many temples. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a vast complex with intricate sandstone carvings.

[#60] Madhya Pradesh shares its border with how many States?
Correct Answer

(C) 5

Explanation

Solution: Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 5 states namely Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.