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Question
India is referred to as a sub-continent. Justify.
Solution
The reason India is called a subcontinent is:
- India's topography is diverse, mirroring the various terrains of a continent, ranging from the Himalayas to the north to coastal plains and deserts.
- The diversity of the nation's customs, languages, and ethnic groups is representative of that seen throughout a continent.
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