Which of the following are correctly matched?
1. Gneiss : Metamorphic
2. Granite : Igneous
3. Sandstone : Sedimentary

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2

C. 2 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

All the three are correctly matched. Gneiss : Metamorphic. Gneiss is formed by high temperature and high-pressure metamorphic processes acting on formations composed of igneous or sedimentary rocks. Granite : Igneous. Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with grains large enough to be visible with the unaided eye. Sandstone : Sedimentary. Sandstone is a clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized mineral particles or rock fragments.