Question

Justify the naming of Indian Ocean after India. Write any four points.​

Answer 1

1)no other country has a long coastline on the Indian ocean as India has so it is India's eminent position in the Indian ocean which justifies the naming of an ocean after it.

2)The indian ocean is surrounded by three side by the water is known as peninsular plateau.It is covered by three side of water that is the reason naming of indian ocean after India.

3)The Indian Ocean is called so because it surrounds Indian sub continent. Probably in the ancient times, Sea vessels coming Indiafor trade sailed through those waters to visit India and that is why they named it Indian Ocean.

4)india holds the central location which is at the head of Indian ocean

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Answer 2

Answer:

Indian Ocean is named after India because:-

1)  India holds a central location which is at the head of the Indian Ocean.

2)  India has the longest coastline in the region adding to its sway.

3) India serves as an important transit point for sea routes connecting the two regions - Europe and East asia.

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