Question

Which country is not a part of the Indian subcontinent?
A. Afghanistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. Nepal

Answer 1

Hint: Subcontinent is a part of the continent which has a distinct geographical and political entity. It has a small landmass as compared to the continent. The Indian subcontinent is located in the southern part of Asia which is located on the Indian plate. From the Himalayas, it projects southwards towards the Indian Ocean between the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Complete answer:
The Indian continent is located in Asia south of the Himalayas and extends toward the Indian Ocean. This region is now divided into three countries Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
It includes seven countries which are Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives. The Indian continent has diverse geography consisting of soaring mountains, fertile plains, and mighty rivers.
The Indian subcontinent is named after the country India since the maximum portion of this region is shared by Indians. Indian landmass dominates the region. Since India has a distinct landmass not just as a country it is considered a subcontinent. India is considered a subcontinent because of its diversity in the land which includes a Himalayan region in the north, Gangetic plain as well as plateau region in the south. If any area exists independently geographically it is categorized as a subcontinent.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Indian continent is the southern part of Asia. It projects southwards of the Indian Ocean. To distinguish a land as a subcontinent it should exist independently geographically. Indian continent comprises 7 countries Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Since the maximum landmass is shared by India it is named as Indian subcontinent.