Question

why is india called a subcontinent ​

Answer 1

Answer:

India is called as a sub continent as it is large enough and independent politically and geographically

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Answer 2

Answer:

India is called as a sub continent as it is large enough and independent politically and geographically.

Explanation:

• The term "subcontinent" signifies a "subdivision of a continent which has a distinct geographical, political, or cultural identity" and also a "large land mass somewhat smaller than a continent".
• India is a largest landmass which is existing separately along with other countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and many more small countries and nearby islands. Hence it is called Indian sub continent.
• Indian sub continent is also geographically diversified as it contains deserts, plateaus, rain forests, mountains, hot springs and so on. Most of the Indian sub continental land area rests on a separate tectonic plate which is called as Indian plate. This Indian plate is situated on the northern region of Indo-Australian plate. This is said to be existing isolated from other regions and separated from other parts of Asia by mountain barriers. Indian tectonic plate was united with Eurasian plate before it got separated into a small continent. This Indian plate was known to be existing in union with Eurasian plate before 55 million years ago. The formation of the sub continent after getting cut from the big Eurasian plate has resulted in the creation of Himalayan mountains and Tibetan Plateau.

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