WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is india a subcontinent?
A
It is surrounded by fertile plains.
B
It is an island.
C
It is isolated by the mountains and seas.
D
It is mostly desert.
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.

Detailed explanation-2: –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.-India was once a continent (or a very big island at least).

Detailed explanation-3: -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 Asia continent, which is the largest continent in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, the Himalayas, also called the Himalayan range, forms a barrier separating the subcontinent from Asia.

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