Question

what is significance of india 's central location.
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Answer 1

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

(a) 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.

(b) This 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.

(c) The vast coastline and the natural harbours have benefitted India in carrying out trade and commerce with its neighbouring and distant countries since ancient times.

(d) It has given India a distinct climate than the rest of the Asian Continent.

(e) No other country has such a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India. It is India’s eminent position in the Indian Ocean which has given the name of ocean after it .

Answer 2

1. The Indian landmass is located between East and the West Asia. India is the southward extension of the Asian continent.
2. The Indian Ocean routes connects with different countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia which provides a strategic central location to India.
3. The Deccan peninsula protrudes into the Indian ocean whicn helps India to establish relationship with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast.
4. Since, No other country has a long coastline on the Indian ocean has India has, it is eminent position in the Indian Ocean which justifies the naming of an Ocean.