Question

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The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of
great significance. Why?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance because: (a) It has given India a strategic advantage due to the Trans Indian ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia.

Answer 2

Explanation:

IndiaIndia stands to North of equator between 8 degree 4 north and 37 degree 6 north and to the east of prime Meridian 68 degree 7 is and as 7 degree 25 East longitude the tropic of cancer passes through it the India stands at the head of Indian Ocean and bounded by Himalayas at northern India is situated country relation to Asia Africa Europe and Australia it is bounded by three sides so it is easy to maintain direct trade relation with other with the other countries of the world the ocean routes linking Africa and European countries on the west pass through the Indian Ocean and as much Indian is benefit both the side