GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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What is a subcontinent?
A
A small continent inside a larger continent
B
A large land mass that is part of a continent, but is distinct, separated, or different in some way
C
A large land mass within another continent that has the same language
D
A land mass larger than a continent that has more people and more physical features
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term subcontinent signifies a subdivision of a continent that has a distinct political, geographical, or cultural identity and also a large land mass somewhat smaller than a continent. The Indian subcontinent is part of the Asia continent, which is the largest continent in the world. Suggest Corrections. 105.

Detailed explanation-2: -subcontinent (plural subcontinents) A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

Detailed explanation-3: -A large and distinct section of a continent can be called a subcontinent. Many subcontinents are separated from the rest of a continent by geographical features. One of the most well-known subcontinents is the Indian subcontinent, which was once the country of India, but today includes Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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