Which of the following rock samples contain fossils?

Pumice

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Granite

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Limestone

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Mica

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Solution

The correct option is C
Limestone

Limestone is a sedimentary rock which contains fossils as it is made up of shells and skeletons of tiny sea creatures.

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Original Rock Metamorphic Rock

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2. Limestone : Marble

3. Granite : Gneiss

4. Shale : Slate

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2. Deccan plateau is made up of only granite rocks.
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(B) Coal	(II) Marble
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Which of the following rock samples contain fossils?

The correct option is C Limestone Limestone is a sedimentary rock which contains fossils as it is made up of shells and skeletons of tiny sea creatures.

The correct option is C
Limestone

Limestone is a sedimentary rock which contains fossils as it is made up of shells and skeletons of tiny sea creatures.