Indian Geography UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following towns is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Agartala

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Agartala”.

Agartala is the town nearest to the Tropic of Cancer among the given options.

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