Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock? (i) Slate (ii) Shale (iii) Quartzite The correct answer is (A) Only (iii) (B) Both (i) and (iii) (C) Both (ii) and (iii) (D) All (i), (ii) and (iii)

Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock?
 (i) Slate
 (ii) Shale
 (iii) Quartzite
 The correct answer is
(A) Only (iii)
(B) Both (i) and (iii)
(C) Both (ii) and (iii)
(D) All (i), (ii) and (iii)
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Answer: Option B
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