Multiple choice

What makes India a subcontinent?

  1. it is below sea level

  2. it is a poor country

  3. C. the Himalaya mountains separate it from the continent

  4. it is too small to be considered a real continent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A subcontinent is a large, distinguishable part of a continent. India is considered a subcontinent because it is geographically separated from the rest of Asia by the massive Himalaya mountain range.

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