Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

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Chapter 5 NCERT Class 10 Geography SOLUTIONS

(iii) Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

Question:

Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

(A) Sedimentary rocks

(C) Igneous rocks

(B) Metamorphic rocks

(D) None of the above

Answer:

(A) Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of Sedimentary rocks

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