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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. ‘Igneous’ is derived from Latin word ‘Ignis’ meaning fire.
  2. ‘Sedimentary’ is derived from Latin word sedimentum meaning settle down.
  3. ‘Metamorphic’ is derived from Latin word ‘metamorphose’ meaning change of form.
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes:
  1. Igneous: Latin word Ignis meaning fire.
  2. Sedimentary: Latin word sedimentum meaning settle down.
  3. Metamorphic: Greek word metamorphose meaning change of form.

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