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Which of the following is called 'Primary rocks'?

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Metamorphic rocks
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Sedimentary rocks
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Igneous rocks
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Stratified rocks
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Solution

The correct option is C Igneous rocks

Igneous rocks begin the rock cycle, and are therefore called primary rocks. Two major divisions include- volcanic or extrusive rocks that form when magma is ejected from the Earth's crust, and intrusive rocks, which are created below the surface.


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