Q. Granite is a:

A
Sedimentary rock
B
Igneous rock
C
Metamorphic rock
D
None of these
Solution:

Igneous rock, or magmatic rock, is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic. Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. The magma can be derived from partial melts of existing rocks in either a planet’s mantle or crust .

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