Question

How does the long coastline benefit India?

Answer 1

The long coastline of India helps it to give India a prominent position in the Indian Ocean.
It gives an advantage to India for larger no. of sea routes for imports and exports.
it helps in development and growth of pisciculture.
It gives space for larger ports.
Also it gives India the two seas; the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian sea.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

1. It gives India a prominent place at the head of Indian Ocean with access to the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

2. It helps in easy sea trade between West Asia, Africa, European countries

3. Longer coastline means more no of sea ports for more trade.

4. Marine life is a source of livelihood for the residents near the coastline.

5. More no of offshore mineral resources and oil refineries can be set up.