Question

8) Justify the name of Indian Ocean after India?

Answer 1

The Indian Ocean is called so because it surrounds Indian sub continent. Probably in the ancient times, Sea vessels coming India for trade sailed through those waters to visit India and that is why they named it Indian Ocean

Answer 2

Answer:

Indian Ocean is named after India because:-

1)  India holds a central location which is at the head of the Indian Ocean.

2)  India has the longest coastline in the region adding to its sway.

3) India serves as an important transit point for sea routes connecting the two regions - Europe and East asia.

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