Assertion (A): The Indian landmass has a central location between West and North Asia.

Reason (R): The trans-Indian Ocean routes connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia.

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true and but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is correct but (R) is wrong.

(A) is wrong but (R) is correct

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

India is strategically located with mountains in the north, the Indian Ocean in the south, and the Aravallis in the northwest. These have given India a privileged location and served as a physical fortification or safeguard. The argument that the Indian landmass is in a middle place between west and east Asia is true, but the statement is untrue. Hence the right response is (d). India, which has a long coastline and is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, serves as a bridge connecting Europe, Africa, and West Asia. It is situated in a vital area and connects East Asian nations. India is the only nation with a head location in the Indian Ocean. Hence, the assertion is wrong, but the reason is correct

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