UPSC Prelims
Geography

Types Of Rocks

Low Priority
Consistency: 7%
Weightage: 1 / 15 Yrs

High-Yield Trend

1
2025

Questions
1 MCQs

01
PYQ 2025
prelims
hard
geography ID: upsc-202
Consider the following statements: Statement I: In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as a very permeable rock whereas clay is known as quite an impermeable or least permeable rock. Statement II: Chalk is porous and hence can absorb water. Statement III: Clay is not at all porous. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
2
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
3
Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
4
Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct