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1. 1.

   Multiple choice questions.

   1. Taj Mahal is made of:
      1. slate
      2. sandstone
      3. pumice
      4. marble
   2. The Red fort is made up of:
      1. sandstone
      2. limestone
      3. shale
      4. chalk
   3. Which of the following is not a site for coal mining in India?
      1. Dhanbad
      2. Delhi
      3. Singareni
      4. Neyveli
   4. Quartzite is formed from:
      1. shale
      2. lime stone
      3. sandstone
      4. none of the above
   5. Which of the following are metallic minerals?
      1. Calcite and gypsum
      2. Feldspar and mica
      3. Gold and silver
      4. None of the above
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   calcite, igneous, sandstone, black, lava, Taj Mahal

   1. The magma that reaches the surface of the earth is called ___________.
   2. The ___________ in India is a fine example of the use of white marble.
   3. ___________ rocks are the oldest rocks found on the earth.
   4. Obsidian looks like ___________ glass.
   5. Limestones is made up of minerals called ___________.
   6. Quartzite is formed from  ___________ and is very hard.
3. 3.

   How are sedimentary rocks formed?

4. 4.

   Write down the names of the three main classes of rocks.

5. 5.

   What are metamorphic rocks? Give two examples.