tropic
/ˈtrɒpɪk/noun
उच्चारण ट्रॉपिक
कर्क रेखा या मकर रेखा
Core word
noun
- 1
[C, usually sing.]
one of the two imaginary lines drawn around the world about 23.5 degrees north (the Tropic of Cancer) or south (the Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator
कर्क रेखा या मकर रेखा
- The Tropic of Cancer passes through Madhya Pradesh.
- The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Australia.
- 2
[the tropics, pl.]
the area between the two tropics, which is the hottest part of the world
उष्णकटिबंध, उष्ण कटिबंधीय क्षेत्र
- Many of these plants grow only in the tropics.
- Heavy rainfall is common in the tropics throughout the summer months.
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General knowledge
The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states, from Gujarat in the west to Mizoram in the east.
कर्क रेखा (Tropic of Cancer) भारत के आठ राज्यों से होकर गुज़रती है, पश्चिम में Gujarat से पूर्व में Mizoram तक।