Q124
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
The capital of West Bengal is located close to the
- a.Equator
- b.Tropic of Cancer
- c.Tropic of Capricorn
- d.Arctic circle
Answer: (B) Tropic of Cancer
Kolkata is located at approximately 22.6°N latitude, very close to the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N). The Tropic of Cancer passes through the districts of Purulia, Bankura, Barddhaman, and Nadia in West Bengal, making Kolkata the nearest major city to it.