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Agriculture · Q179

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 179

Q179

Among the Metamorphic rocks which one having banded or laminar appearance?

A.
Marbel
B.
Gnesis
Answer
C.
Mica schist
D.
Slate

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Gnesis is a metamorphic rock which is having banded or laminar appearance. It has a distinct banding, which is apparent in hand specimens or on a microscopic scale. It is formed by high-temperature and high pressure metamorphic processes acting on formations composed of igneous or sedimentary rocks.