What type of the rock is Granite?

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SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam 2022 Official Paper (Held On: 16 March, 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Intrusive igneous rocks.

Key Points

Concept:

A rock is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloid matter.
The earth's crust is composed of rocks.
It is categorized by the minerals included its chemical composition and the way in which it is formed.
The rock cycle is a basic concept of transitions through geologic time among the three main rock types: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.
Each rock type is altered when it is forced out of its equilibrium conditions.

Additional Information

Types of rocks	Characteristics
Igneous rock	It is formed when molten rock (magma or lava) cools and solidifies. Igneous rock may form with or without crystallization. It may be intrusive (plutonic) rocks or extrusive (volcanic) rocks. For example, Granite, Basalt, etc.
Sedimentary rock	They originate when particles settle out of water or air, or by precipitation of minerals from water. They accumulate in layers. For example, Sandstone, Limestone, etc.
Metamorphic rock	They are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or reactive fluids, such as hot, mineral-laden water. For example, Marble, Quartzite, Schist, etc.