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Standard VI
Geography
Regional Divisions of Asia
What is South...
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What is South Asia also known as?

A
Indian Subcontinent
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Gulf Countries
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Oceania
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Middle East
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Solution

The correct option is A Indian Subcontinent
The terms "Indian subcontinent" and "South Asia" are sometimes used interchangeably. The South Asia term is particularly common when scholars or officials seek to differentiate this region from East Asia.

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