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Match P shale,Q limestone,R granite,S sandstone to metamorphic forms1 gneiss,2 quartzite,3 marble,4 slate.
P–4,Q–3,R–1,S–2 P–3,Q–1,R–4,S–2 P–4,Q–3,R–2,S–1 P–3,Q–4,R–2,S–1 Practise this question in The GATE Grind →
Show answer and explanation Correct answer: (A) P–4,Q–3,R–1,S–2
Explanation The standard parent-to-metamorphic pairs are shale→slate, limestone→marble, granite→gneiss and sandstone→quartzite. These give P–4,Q–3,R–1,S–2, A. Different parent materials and metamorphic conditions produce distinct mineral textures.
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