Question

Consider the following pairs:

Original Rock Metamorphic Rock

1. Sandstone : Schist

2. Limestone : Marble

3. Granite : Gneiss

4. Shale : Slate

• A. Only 1,2 and 3
• B. Only 1, and 3
• C. Only 2,3 and 4
• D. Only 1,2 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Only 2,3 and 4

After metamorphism, Sandstone is converted into Quartzite and not Schist. Limestone is converted into marble; Granite is converted into Gneiss and Shale into Slate after the process of metamorphism.