ROCKS

ROCKS

Consider the following statements about the sedimentary rocks. 1. Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth’s surface by the

For this statement question, read slowly. In Rocks, the statements that hold true together are 1, 2, 3 and 4. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

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Which one of the following is not associated to the ‘group’?

This question is asking for the one that stands apart, and that is Gneiss. In Rocks, Gneiss has a special feature that makes it stand apart. That is the whole point here. Once you notice what makes Gneiss special, the answer feels easy.

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Which one of the following is not an example of Metamorphic rock?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Rocks that is Granite. Granite has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion. Read it once more slowly and it will stay in your mind.

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Origin of Metamorphic rocks occurs from...... rock.

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about Origin of Metamorphic rocks occurs from...... rock, and in Rocks the answer is Both Igneous and Sedimentary. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

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Sandstone is flasky rock, because

Think of it like this. When the question talks about Sandstone is flasky rock, because, your mind should go straight to It is formed under water. In Rocks, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

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Regarding sedimentary rocks which of the following statements is true?

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about Regarding sedimentary rocks which of the following, and in Rocks the answer is These rocks are deposited in layers. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

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Which of the following rocks is not likely to contain fossils?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Rocks that is Granite. Granite has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion. Read it once more slowly and it will stay in your mind.

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Which statement of the following is true for igneous rocks?

Imagine you are revising Rocks late at night. The one fact you would underline for which statement of the following is true is They are both crystal and non-crystal. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [40th BPSC (Pre) 1995] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Rocks and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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