Question

Evaluate the importance of location of the indian ocean for india. explain.

Answer 1

Explain the significance of India's location. ... India is centrally located between the East and the West Asia. India is strategically located at the centre of the trans-Indian Ocean routes which connect the European countries in the west and the countries of East Asia.

Answer 2

Answer:

The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance because -

→ 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.

→ This helps India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the Western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the Eastern coast.

→ The vast coastline and the natural harbors have benefited India in carrying out trade and commerce with its neighboring and distant countries.

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