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Geography GK · Q309

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 309

Q309

Limestone is an example of

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

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Limestone is an example of Sedimentary rocks. Limestone is a carbonate sedimentary rock that is often composed of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral, foraminifera, and molluscs. Its major materials are the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).