Question

Why is Indian ocean named after our country ? Give three regions.

Answer 1

Answer:

Indian Ocean is named after India because :-

(i) India has the longest coastline on the Indian Ocean.

(ii) India has a central location between East and West Asia.

(iii) India's Southernmost extension Deccan Peninsula protrudes into Indian Ocean that makes it significant to international trade done through Indian Ocean.

Answer 2

Answer:

Indian Ocean is named after India because

• India has the longest coastline on the Indian Ocean.

•  India has a central location between East and West Asia.

• India's Southernmost extension Deccan Peninsula protrudes into Indian Ocean that makes it significant to international trade done through Indian Ocean.