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The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. It divides India into almost two equal halves climatically.
The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, approximately 15-35 km above Earth's surface. It absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation, protecting life on Earth. Ozone depletion due to CFCs is addressed by the Montreal Protocol (1987).
Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching approximately 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea. It accounts for about 24% of India's total coastline and has 41 ports including Kandla, Mundra, and Pipavav.
The Western Ghats receive rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Western Ghats act as a barrier to the Southwest Monsoon winds coming from the Arabian Sea, causing heavy orographic rainfall on the windward side. This is why Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa receive abundant rainfall during June-September.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Jupiter is indeed the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of about 142,984 km. It is a gas giant with a mass more than twice that of all other planets combined. Its Great Red Spot is a storm larger than Earth.