INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

DRAINAGE OF INDIA

THE INDUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word best describes a large land mass that is smaller than a continent?
A
country
B
subcontineent
C
state
D
region
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A large land mass, smaller than that usually called a continent; often, a subdivision of a continent, regarded as a geographic or political entity.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Land Features Island-Body of land smaller than a continent that is surrounded by water.

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