Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the strata of which of the following rocks?
- ASedimentary rocks
- BMetamorphic rocks
- CIgneous rocks
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Sedimentary rocks
Explanation
Minerals are deposited in sedimentary rocks (layered rocks). Sedimentary rocks are formed when the debris obtained from the breaking and weathering of rocks remains deposited in water. Remains of organisms and plants are found in them in very small quantities. By the metamorphism of sedimentary rocks, rocks such as slate, marble, gneiss, etc. are formed.