Question

Central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. why?

Answer 1

because Indian ocean is the major water source for India

Answer 2

• 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.

• The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean helps India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the Western coast and with the Southeast and East Asia from the Eastern coast.

• The vast coastline and the natural harbours have benefitted India in carrying out trade and commerce with its neighbouring and distant countries.

• It has given India a distinct climate than the rest of the Asian Continent.