SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 54

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q54

The igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are interconvertible through a continuous process called:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. rock cycle.

The rock cycle is a continuous natural process through which the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—are formed, broken down, and transformed into each other over geological time. Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, sedimentary rocks develop from the compaction of sediments, and metamorphic rocks arise when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure. These processes occur due to forces like weathering, erosion, melting, and tectonic movements, making the cycle dynamic and endless in nature. It plays a key role in Earth’s crust formation.