Sandstone is a (i) Sedimentary rock (ii) Aqueous rock (iii) Siliceous rock The correct answer is (A) Only (i) (B) Both (i) and (ii) (C) Both (i) and (iii) (D) All (i), (ii) and (iii)

Sandstone is a
 (i) Sedimentary rock
 (ii) Aqueous rock
 (iii) Siliceous rock
 The correct answer is
(A) Only (i)
(B) Both (i) and (ii)
(C) Both (i) and (iii)
(D) All (i), (ii) and (iii)
by

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Answer: Option D
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