Why are India, Pakistan, Nepal, and other countries known as a subcontinent? • A. They are grouped according to their economies and the bulk of their trade. O B. They are considered to be inferior countries by the remainder of Asia. C. They are on a tectonic plate that collided with Asia 50 million years ago. • D. They are grouped as a region because they all practice Hinduism.

Geography

Question
Why are India, Pakistan, Nepal, and other countries known as a subcontinent?
• A. They are grouped according to their economies and the bulk of
their trade.
O B. They are considered to be inferior countries by the remainder of
Asia.
C. They are on a tectonic plate that collided with Asia 50 million
years ago.
• D. They are grouped as a region because they all practice Hinduism.
Answer

C. They are on a tectonic plate that collided with Asia 50 million years ago.

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The Indian subcontinent is a large landmass that is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayan Mountains. It includes countries such as India...
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