WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

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A subcontinent is
A
a landmass shaped like a triangle
B
a landmass with at least two rivers
C
a landmass that is surrounded by water
D
a large landmass that is part of a continent, but distinct from it
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: -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: -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: -It is considered a subcontinent because it covers an expansive area of land that includes the Himalayan region in the north. It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west, and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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