Question

Why is it justified that the indian ocean is named after india ?

Answer 1

It's near to India and its Water is very useful to our country like travelling and transportation of goods

Answer 2

Answer:

Indian Ocean is named after India because:

1) India has long coastline on the Indian Ocean.

2) India has a Central location between East and West Asia.

3) India's southernmost extension, the Deccan Peninsula, protrudes into the Indian Ocean which makes it significant to international trade done through the Indian Ocean.

4) India was the favourite destination of the traders of the world.