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:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

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