Which pair of rivers cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice over Chhota Nagpur Plateau ?

North Koel - Damodar

North Koel - Suwarnarekha

Suwarnarekha - Damodar

South Koel - Damodar

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2024 • 04 Jan, 2025 • General

Which pair of rivers cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice over Chhota Nagpur Plateau ?

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North Koel - Damodar

• **Geographical Context:** The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of Jharkhand (Ranchi). • **Damodar:** Flows East-West and intersects the latitu......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

• **Geographical Context ▼

** The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of Jharkhand (Ranchi).

• **Damodar ▼

** Flows East-West and intersects the latitude.

• **North Koel ▼

** Flows Northwards from the plateau, intersecting the latitude.

• **Note ▼

** While the Mahi river is famous for cutting it twice in distinct loops, within the Chota Nagpur context, these rivers intersect the line.

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Which pair of rivers cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice over Chhota Nagpur Plateau ?