Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Q · Rocks and Rock CycleMedium · 45s
Which is the correct order of formation in the rock cycle?
TopicRocks and Rock Cycle
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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This is the typical sequential pathway in the rock cycle.
Final Answer: Option A — Magma → Igneous → Sedimentary → Metamorphic