The South Asian region comprising India and her neighbouring countries is often referred as a sub co...........

Geography Physiography of India

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The South Asian region comprising India and her neighbouring countries is often referred as a sub-continent. Why?

1. The region is geographically isolated from the rest of the Asian continent.

2. Geologically also the Indian sub-continent lies on a different tectonic plate than rest of the Asian continent.

3. Geographical features and climate varies substantially across the sub-continent.

4. The sub-continent is self sufficient in resources.

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Explanation:

The Indian sub-continent is geographically isolated from the rest of the Asia by following features-
•    Suleiman and Kirthar ranges in North west
•    Himalayas in North
•    Purvanchal hill complex in east
•    Ocean on three sides of the peninsula.
The Indian plate is separate from the Eurasian plate thereby giving the sub-continent its own geological identity.
Also, there is great diversity of climate and physical features across the sub-continent thereby giving it an impression of a continent.
As far as resources are concerned, self sufficiency in resources is no criteria for a continent. For eg- Europe lacks almost all of natural resources