Question

Why is indian ocean named after our country give 3 reasomns?

Answer 1

The Indian Ocean is called so because it surrounds Indian sub continent. Probably in the ancient times, Sea vessels coming India for trade sailed through those waters to visit India and that is why they named it Indian Ocean

Answer 2

1).It surrounds the Indian sub continent.

2).India holds a central location which is the head of Indian ocean.

3).India has the longest coast line in its near by area, that's why the ocean is named after India.