Question

Why is Indian ocean named after our country? Give three reasons
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Answer 1

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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 our country due to following reasons:

1.India holds central location ,which is head of Indian ocean.

2.India is important transit point that connects Europe with countries of East Asia.

3.Balinese say that their ancestors where from India, some say Indian Hindu rulers during 8th century ruled the island and gave the Hindu religion to its inhabitants. May be this is the reason why the ocean got its name "The Indian ocean", an ocean ruled by Indians.