Question

Q. Match the following pairs:

Rock	Example
A. Igneous	1. Marble
B. Sedimentary	2. Pegmatite
C. Metamorphic	3. Halite

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  A-2, B-3, C-1
• B.
  A-3, B-1, C-2
• C.
  A-1, B-2, C-3
• D.
  A-3, B-2, C-1

Answer 1

The correct option is A

A-2, B-3, C-1

Explanation : Marble is an example of Metamorphic rock, Pegmatite is an example of Igneous rock and Halite is an example of Sedimentary rock.

Extra Information : Other Examples of Igneous rocks – granite, gabbro, basalt, volcanic breccia and tuff. Sandstones, limestone, shale, loess, potash etc are sedimentary rocks. Gneissoid, syenite, granite, slate, schist are examples of metamorphic rocks.