Question

Justify the naming of Indian ocean after India?

Answer 1

India is the only country which is covered/surrounded by a large portion of the Indian Ocean.That is why the naming of Indian Ocean after India.

Answer 2

Answer:

Indian Ocean is named after India because:

1) India has long coastline on the Indian Ocean.

2) India has a Central location between East and West Asia.

3) India's southernmost extension, the Deccan Peninsula, protrudes into the Indian Ocean which makes it significant to international trade done through the Indian Ocean.

4) India was the favourite destination of the traders of the world.