Which factor most likely caused animals and plants in India to differ greatly from species in nearby southeast Asia?
A) The climates of the two regions are similar.
B) India is in the process of separating from the rest of Asia.
C) Life in India was wiped out by ancient volcanic eruptions.
D) India was a separate continent until 45 million years ago.

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India was a separate continent until about 45 million years ago, which led to a period of isolation. During this time, unique species of animals and plants evolved in India, distinct from those in Southeast Asia.

Which Factor Most Likely Caused Animals and Plants in India