Question

why is India referred to as subcontienent​

Answer 1

Subcontinent means a large relatively self contained landmass forming a subdivision of continent. India is a subcontinent because: ... it is a big landmass and has a distinct geographical unit from the rest of the continent.

Answer 2

Answer:

India was once a continent (or at least a very large island). Due to continental drift, India moved north and became part of Asia. India is now joined with the continent of Asia, but is a distinct area separated by the Himalayas. Originally it was a separate geologic plate, but has collided and merged with Asia.