SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 56

SSC MTS - 19 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q56

In the context of constituents of Earth crust, which of the following is NOT the type of Rocks?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 4: Caldera

 

Explanation:

A caldera is not a type of rock; rather, it is a large pit (crater) formed following a volcanic eruption.

 

The main types of rocks are:

 

Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

 

Therefore, a caldera is a geomorphological structure, not a rock.

 

Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:

Question: How are igneous rocks formed?

Answer: From lava

Question: How are sedimentary rocks formed?

Answer: From sediments

Question: How are metamorphic rocks formed?

Answer: From pressure/heat

Question: What is a volcano?

Answer: A lava eruption