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The South Asian region consisting of Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka is known as the ________________.

a. Everest subcontinent
b. Ganges subcontinent
c. Indus subcontinent
d. Indian subcontinent

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The South Asian region consisting of Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka is known as the Indian Subcontinent.

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The correct answer is the last one: d. Indian subcontinent.
Geologically, it is situated on the Indian Plate.
Recently, another name becomes popular for this region: South Asia.
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