Question

The central location of India at the head of Indian Ocean is considered of great significance . Why?

Answer 1

India is centrally located between the East and the West Asia.

India is strategically located at the centre of the trans-Indian Ocean routes which connect the European countries in the west and the countries of East Asia.

India could establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the western coast. Moreover, it could establish close contact with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast. 

Answer 2

this is because the indian landmass has central position between east and west asia and provides greater chance to establish close contact  in business of goods from western , southern as well as eastern part.



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