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Geography GK · Q168

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 168

Q168

The Gneiss is a coarse grained:

A.
Volcanic Rock
B.
Igneous Rock
C.
Metamorphic Rock
Answer
D.
Sedimentary Rock

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of metamorphic rock. Gneiss is formed by high temperature and high-pressure metamorphic processes acting on formations composed of igneous or sedimentary rocks. Orthogneiss is gneiss derived from igneous rock (such as granite).