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

Hi friend,
Yes the central location of India at the head of Indian ocean is considered of great significance because

(1) -> Countries of East Africa ,West asia ,South -East Asia and east Africa could be reached through sea routes .Hence , India star lise close cultural and commercial contracts with these countries
(2) -> India 's eminent position in Indian ocean relam justifies naming an ocean after it .
(3) -> Unlike land - looked countries it has easy access to the outside world
(4) -> Since the opening of suez canal in 1869 , distances between india and Europe has reduced by 7000 km

Hope it helps