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Q. In geographical context, a “laccolith” is:
  1. an igneous intrusion between sedimentary rock
  2. generally formed from high viscosity magma at shallow depth
 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 2 Only
Notes: First statement is incorrect because a laccolith is a sheet intrusion that has been injected between two layers of sedimentary rock. Second statement is correct. 
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