INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

DRAINAGE OF INDIA

THE INDUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a subcontinent?
A
a small landmass in India
B
a large landmass smaller than a continent
C
a continent that takes the place of another
D
the study of the stars and planets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Word forms: subcontinents A subcontinent is part of a larger continent, made up of a number of countries that form a large mass of land. The subcontinent is often used to refer to the area that contains India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -A large land mass, smaller than that usually called a continent; often, a subdivision of a continent, regarded as a geographic or political entity. A large landmass, such as Greenland, that is smaller than a continent.

Detailed explanation-4: -India is so huge it’s called a subcontinent, which is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent. A subcontinent is usually separated from a continent by physical features, such as mountains. The world’s highest mountains, the Himalayas are in India.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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