On the outline map of India, mark the following: Tropic of Cancer

The imaginary line known as the Tropic of Cancer is inclined at a 23.5° angle. It is North of the Equator, which passes through the middle of India. The Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram are among those through which the Tropic of Cancer traverses.

On the outline map of India, mark the following: The Sundarban Delta

The Sundari tree, which thrives in wetlands, gave rise to the name of the Sundarban delta. It is the biggest and fastest-growing delta on the whole planet. It is India's biggest delta, created by the rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. A world heritage site, according to UNESCO, mangrove forests cover the area and also serve as the habitat for Royal Bengal Tiger.

On the outline map of India, mark the following: The Ganga and its major tributaries

The Ganga is India's most important river. It arises from the Gangotri glacier close to Gaumukh in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Some important tributaries of the Ganga include Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Betwa, Chambal, Hoogly, Gomati, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi, and Tamsa. The river finally empties into the Bay of Bengal close to Sagar Island.

On the outline map of India, mark the following: The Brahmaputra

The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river that travels through Bangladesh, India, and Tibet. It is commonly known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachal Pradesh, and Luit, Dilao in Assam. The Jamuna river travels through Bangladesh to the south, while the Brahmaputra river traverses the Assam Basin to the southwest. In this region, it joins the Ganga to create the enormous delta known as the Sunderbans.

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