Question

India has a great position in Indian ocean explain (answer
3 marks)​

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

The Deccan peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, thus helping India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the Western coast and South-East and East Asia from the Eastern coast. ... Thus, India's eminent position in the Indian Ocean justifies the naming of an ocean after it.