Question

In what way the central location of india in the Indian ocean has been to its advantages

Answer 1

No other country has a longer coastline on the Indian Ocean than India. This is highly beneficial for trade.
Unlike other oceans, the Indian Ocean is open only on the south side with India in a central location. This provides India with a strategic position. Entry into this Ocean is highly restricted with all the entry points being in guarded straits

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