Rocks and Rock Cycle · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 16 of 30

Rocks and Rock Cycle – Question 16

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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 statements: Sandstone is a clastic sedimentary rock. Coal is an organic sedimentary rock. Gypsum is a chemical sedimentary rock. 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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All are correct classifications of sedimentary rocks.

Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
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Rocks and Rock Cycle Question 16 – UPSC CDS/OTA