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
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.