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What is the most important part of the Indian Ocean?1). The eastern tip2). The northern portion3). The portion near the Suez Canal4). Both 1 and 2 |
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Answer» The $Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's $oceanic divisions, covering 70,560,000 km$2 . $It is bounded by $ASIA on the NORTH, on the WEST by $Africa, on the east by $AUSTRALIA, and on the south by the $SOUTHERN Ocean or, depending on definition, by $Antarctica.$ It is named after $India.$ As stated in the above paragraph, historically and strategically, the northern portion of the Indian Ocean is considered very important because it is accessible from the west and the east only through narrow straits. Hence the correct answer is option 2. |
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