Question

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

Answer 1

Explanation:

The location of Indian plate at the head of the Indian ocean s considered to be of most strategic advantage is due to the trans-Indian oceanic routes which have connected the mainland for centuries and made east Asia a place for trade of valuable commodities.

Answer 2

The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance because -

→ It has given India a strategic advantage due to the Trans Indian ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia.

→ This helps 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.

→ The vast coastline and the natural harbors have benefited India in carrying out trade and commerce with its neighboring and distant countries.

→ It has given India a distinct climate than the rest of the Asian Continent