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Choose the correct statements regarding igneous rocks:
(1) In terms of origin, there are two main classes of rocks.
(2) Volcanic rocks have big crystals.
(3) Basalt is a common plutonic rock.
(4) Granite, Diorite, Gabbro are plutonic rocks.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  1. 1 and 4
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 1 and 2
  4. All of these

A
1 and 3
B
1 and 4
C
1 and 2
D
All of these
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Choose the correct statements regarding igneous rocks:
(1) In terms of origin, there are two main classes of rocks.
(2) Volcanic rocks have big crystals.
(3) Basalt is a common plutonic rock.
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(1) Acid igneous rocks such as granite are less dense and are light in colour than basic rocks.
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(4) Granite are the basic igneous rocks.
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