Question

why India is called a subcontinent​

Answer 1

A place is classed as a subcontinent when it is part of a continent but is considered either geographically or politically as an independent entity or it is smaller than a continent. ... India is often called a subcontinent because it is a distinct landmass, not just a country.

Answer 2

India is often called a subcontinent because it is a distinct landmass, not just a country. While it has many features of a continent, it is not as big as one, so is not considered a continent. ... Due to continental drift, India moved north and became part of Asia.