Identify the State on the basis of the following characteristics : 1. Tropic of Cancer passes through the State. 2. The State has more north-south extension. 3. The State has international border with Bangladesh and Myanmar. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The state identified is Mizoram. Firstly, the Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states, including Tripura and Mizoram in the Northeast. Secondly, Mizoram is characterized by a distinct north-south extension, stretching from its northern borders with Assam and Manipur to its southern tip bordering Myanmar [1]. Thirdly, Mizoram shares international boundaries with two countries: Bangladesh to the west and Myanmar to the east [1]. While Tripura also lies on the Tropic of Cancer, it shares an international border only with Bangladesh and not with Myanmar. Nagaland and Manipur share borders with Myanmar but do not lie on the Tropic of Cancer, nor do they border Bangladesh. Therefore, Mizoram is the only state that satisfies all three geographical criteria: the passage of the Tropic of Cancer, a significant north-south elongation, and dual international borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar [1].

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 16: India–Political Aspects > India-Myanmar Boundary > p. 48