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Standard IX
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In which portion of a rock does repeated expansion and contraction develop resulting in block disintegration?

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Joints of rocks
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Surface of rocks
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Core of rocks
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Tip of rocks
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Solution

The correct option is A Joints of rocks
In the case of Block Disintegration, repeated expansion and contraction develops stress on the joints of the rocks which causes the rock to disintegrate in blocks.

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