Question

The Indian subcontinent is an accreted crustal block known as _____.

Answer 1

ANSWER:

Indian subcontinent is an accreted crustal block known as Terrane.

• EXPLANATION:
• Terrane is a landmass that is bounded by tectonic faults. This landmass is different from the main landmass in many different ways.

• The geological terrane of Indian subcontinent is considered to be different from most of its surrounding continents.

• Indian subcontinent is considered to have been formed from Gondwana which was a huge continent or a landmass consisting of several continents.

• The Indian subcontinent has a different shape and geological features as compared to other surrounding landmasses.

Answer 2

The Indian subcontinent is an accreted crustal block known as Terrane.