How is india connected to the world through the sea routes? what are its benefits ?

India 's sea route and its benefits are given below -
1.India is located above the Indian ocean.
2.The Indian Ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe and other       popular places provide a strategic central location in India.
3.No other country has a long coast line on the Indian Ocean other than India.
4.Very thickly populated parts of the world such as China , Japan and South east     asia lie very close to India.
5.The oil rich countries of the persian gulf are not very far from our country India.We    recieve bulk of oil supplies from beng at the head of the Indian Ocean.
6.Our country India is very well connected with countries both through airways and    sea routes.
7.The country India occupies a stragetic position and a commercially favourable     location in respect of Asia , Africa and Australia.