Question

give reason why India is often referred to as a subcontinent

Answer 1

India is often referred to as the Sub Continent because the high ranges of Himalayas and the Pamir knot seperates India and surrounding countries from rest of the continent also it has variable temperature and climate condition from the rest of the continent
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Answer 2

Subcontinent means a large relatively self contained landmass forming a subdivision of continent.
India is a subcontinent because:
1. it is separated from continent Asia by Himalayas in the north.
2. it is a big landmass and has a distinct geographical unit from the rest of the continent.
3. it has its own climatic characterstics and cultural identity.