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Which of the following places is situated north of the Tropic of Cancer?

The Tropic of Cancer passes at \(23^\circ 26'\text{ N}\) latitude. Bokaro (Jharkhand) lies at \(23^\circ 40'\text{ N}\)—north of the Tropic of Cancer—whereas Jabalpur…

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Which of the following places is situated north of the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer passes at 23∘26′ N23^\circ 26'\text{ N} latitude. Bokaro (Jharkhand) lies at 23∘40′ N23^\circ 40'\text{ N}—north of the Tropic of Cancer—whereas Jabalpur (23∘10′ N23^\circ 10'\text{ N}), Purulia (23∘20′ N23^\circ 20'\text{ N}), and Bhuj (23∘15′ N23^\circ 15'\text{ N}) all lie south of the Tropic of Cancer.

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