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Sandstone is a
(i) Sedimentary rock
(ii) Aqueous rock
(iii) Siliceous rock

Answer & Solution
Correct Answer: Option C
Correct Answer: Option C: Both (i) and (iii)

(i) Sedimentary rock – ✅ Correct
Sandstone is definitely a sedimentary rock.
It forms through the compaction and cementation of sand-sized mineral particles over time, often in layers.

(ii) Aqueous rock – ❌ Not a standard classification
While sandstone forms in environments involving water (like rivers, lakes, or oceans), the term “aqueous rock” is not a formal geological classification.
In geology, rocks are usually grouped as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
“Aqueous” may be used descriptively, but not as a standalone rock type.

(iii) Siliceous rock – ✅ Correct
Sandstone is primarily composed of quartz, which is silicon dioxide (SiO₂).
This makes sandstone a siliceous rock due to its high silica content.

Final Conclusion:
Sandstone is a sedimentary and siliceous rock, but not formally an aqueous rock.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: Both (i) and (iii).
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Subhasis Mahato
Subhasis Mahato 2 years ago
All of the above will be the answer.
Subhasis Mahato
Subhasis Mahato 2 years ago
It is also an siliceous rock.
Roshan Ojha
Roshan Ojha 5 years ago
D
Pranaya Subba
Pranaya Subba 5 years ago
I think sandstone is chemically-siliceous / geologically- sedimentary and according to water content- aqueous, option should be D , isn't it?
Sudheer Immadisetty
Sudheer Immadisetty 6 years ago
And d
Kritika Das
Kritika Das 6 years ago
Ans is D
Vishnu K
Vishnu K 6 years ago
Ans is D
Pratiksha Gupta
Pratiksha Gupta 7 years ago
C
Touseef Khan
Touseef Khan 7 years ago
AOA sir i pak mcqs website the sand stone is
all of the above means to say ... sand stone is sedmntry ... silicous and aques... w
please verify whether you are right or PakMcqs
Maulik Patel
Maulik Patel 7 years ago
Ans is C