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Geography GK · Q71

Lithosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 71

Q71

Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of ________

A.
Sedimentary rocks
B.
Igneous rocks
Answer
C.
Metamorphic rocks
D.
Polymetamorphosed rocks

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of Igneous rocks. A batholith is the largest of the intrusive bodies. They are larger than 100 square kilometers and usually form granite cores. laccolith is a dome shaped intrusive body that has intruded between layers of sedimentary rock. The rising magma forces the overlying layers to rise up into a dome.