Question

india has a long coastline which its advatgeoes explain?

Answer 1

It is advantageous because :-

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

Answer 2

Answer:

• almost 90% of India's international trade is carried out through sea. ii) India has this long coastline mainly due to the Deccan Peninsula extending into the Indian Ocean and dividing it into two water bodies i.e. the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. ... a) with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the Western coast.