SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 44

SSC MTS - 26 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q44

How many types of igneous rocks are there?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2

  • Rocks are formed naturally when the tiny grains of different minerals get compressed due to the pressure exerted on them.
  • Broadly there are two types of igneous rocks: Intrusive (plutonic) and Extrusive (volcanic).
  • They are differentiated on the basis of where the molten rock solidifies.