What is a subcontinent?

Short Answer

A subcontinent is a large, distinct landmass that is part of a continent but separated by natural features like mountains or seas.
Example: India is called a subcontinent because of its vast size and geographical diversity.

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Locational Setting: Area, Latitudinal and Longitudinal Extent of India

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Chapter 1 Locational Setting of India
Examination corner | Q I. 7. (i) | Page 13

Q 1.b | 2 marks

Why is the location of India in the Indian Ocean considered to be significant? Give two reasons.

Give two reasons to explain why India is considered to be a subcontinent.

Name one country which forms a frontier with India in the north.

Mention any two differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

Mention the latitudinal and the longitudinal extent of India.

Mention the land area of India in kilometres.

Give any three differences between Eastern Coastal lowland and Western Coastal lowland.

Why was the state of Chhattisgarh created?

Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and write it in the answer booklet provided to you.

The latitude of India marked R ______. (1)
1. 68° 7'E
2. 82° 30'E
3. 8° 4'N
4. 37° 6'N
The riverine sea-port marked V is ______. (1)
1. Mumbai
2. Haldia
3. Paradwip
4. Kolkata
The nuclear power station marked with ♦ is ______. (1)
1. Kalpakkam
2. Kaiga
3. Rawatbhata
4. Narora
A centre of the sugar industry marked with a Δ is ______. (1)
1. Ahmednagar
2. Pune
3. Mumbai
4. Ahmedabad

Indian Ocean is truly Indian. Explain this statement giving two reasons.