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Q: Identify the type of calcareous rock?
  • A. Slate
  • B. Laterite
  • C. Marble
  • D. Syenite
Correct Answer: Option C - The classification of rock on the basis of chemical characteristics– 1. Argillaceous rock–The principal constituent is Clay or Alumina . Example–Slate, Laterite, Schist, Keoline etc. Calcareous rock–The principal constituent is lime. Example–Limestone, marble, dolomite etc.
C. The classification of rock on the basis of chemical characteristics– 1. Argillaceous rock–The principal constituent is Clay or Alumina . Example–Slate, Laterite, Schist, Keoline etc. Calcareous rock–The principal constituent is lime. Example–Limestone, marble, dolomite etc.

Explanations:

The classification of rock on the basis of chemical characteristics– 1. Argillaceous rock–The principal constituent is Clay or Alumina . Example–Slate, Laterite, Schist, Keoline etc. Calcareous rock–The principal constituent is lime. Example–Limestone, marble, dolomite etc.