INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: –India is sometimes referred to as a subcontinent because it is a separate landmass, not just a country. It is not as large as one, but it has certain characteristics of a continent, so it is not considered a continent.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why is India called a Subcontinent Short Answer for Class 9? As India is a governed, separate piece of land, which is apart from the continent and appears to be a part of the main continent, India is known as a subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian subcontinent throughout history had a number of names such as Bharat, Aryavarta, Riva, Hindustan and India.

Detailed explanation-5: -South Asia is called a subcontinent because although it is smaller than a continent, it is still very large, and is separated from the rest of Asia by seas, hills and mountains like the Himalayas.