Rocks and Rock Cycle · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 9 of 30

Rocks and Rock Cycle – Question 9

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Topic
Rocks and Rock Cycle
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Rocks and Rock CycleMedium · 45s

Consider the following about rock cycle: Sedimentary rocks can form metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks can be converted into sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic rocks can melt into magma. Which of the statements are correct?

TopicRocks and Rock Cycle
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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The rock cycle is dynamic — any rock type can transform into another type under suitable conditions.

Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
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Rocks and Rock Cycle Question 9 – UPSC CDS/OTA