Question

What do you mean by sub-continent.

Answer 1

a large land mass that forms part of a continent, especially the part of Asia that includes India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

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Answer 2

The smaller part of a large continent which can be easily be distinguished by some unique physical features is called a subcontinent.

EXPLANATION:

• The continent is largest part of landmass on earth on which terrestrial life is possible.
• The suffix sub is added to signify smaller unit of that landmass and hence, smaller portion of this larger landmass is called a subcontinent.
• It is distinguished from the continent due to its certain unique features.
• For example, in Asia, we have Indian subcontinent which comprises countries like Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, etc.
• It is easily distinguished from Asia because, climatic conditions of these areas are very similar, that is all of them have tropical climates.