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

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Answered by Prashant24IITBHU
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The central location of India at the head of the Indian ocean is considered of great significance because:
1. Due to it's strategic position. We will have an upper hand in case of any war.
2. Due to its vast coast line India can have more number of ports. That means increase in export and imports.
3. In monsoon season the moisture content of air flowing towards India get increased.
4. With less number of neighbouring countries due to presence of Indian Ocean there is less countries to deal with on border issues.
5. Indian fishermen more area as fishing ground and it will help to sustain Indian economy.
Answered by ANGRY74
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• 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.

• The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean helps India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the Western coast and with the Southeast and East Asia from the Eastern coast.

• The vast coastline and the natural harbours have benefitted India in carrying out trade and commerce with its neighbouring and distant countries.

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

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