Question

India has long coastline which is advantageous 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:

The trans Indian Ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia provide a strategic central location to India. 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 with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast. No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India has and indeed, it is India’s eminent position in the Indian Ocean which justifies the naming of an Ocean after it.