Question

India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia. Discuss.

Answer 1

India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia because :
1) The Indian landmass has a central location between East and West Asia. 
2)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.
3)The Deccan peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean has helped 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.

Answer 2

i. The Indian Ocean connects India with the Africa and Gulf countries which provide India oil.

ii. It is also a centre between Africa and other East Asian countries which increases its importance in trade and culture of Asia.

iii. Its long coastline with the Indian Ocean helps India to control the trade of other countries.

iv. Its location in the Indian Ocean also helps India to connect with Australia and trade between them.

v. The Suez Canal which connects India and other countries to England also passes through India and provide an advantageous location.