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

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

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ANSWER:

Indian subcontinent is an accreted crustal block known as Terrane.

  • Step-by-step 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.
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