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Question : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form

Option 1: Quartzite

Option 2: Gneiss

Option 3: Marble

Option 4: Slate


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Solution : The correct answer is Gneiss.

Gneiss is a metamorphic rock of high grade, which means it has been subjected to high temperatures and pressures. It is generated as a result of the metamorphism of granite or sedimentary rock. Gneiss has distinct foliation, which represents alternating layers of different minerals.

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