Match List-I (Mineral seen by Buchanan) with List-II (Colour he recorded).
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Feldspar in the first low ledge of rocks | (I) Black |
| (B) Feldspar in the second rock | (II) Reddish |
| (C) Quartz in the second rock | (III) Yellowish |
| (D) Mica in both rocks | (IV) Whitish |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Feldspar in the first low ledge of rocks | (II) Reddish | The first ledge was a small grained granite with reddish feldspar. |
| (B) Feldspar in the second rock | (III) Yellowish | The second rock was a very finegrained granite with yellowish feldspar. |
| (C) Quartz in the second rock | (IV) Whitish | In the second rock he noted whitish quartz. |
| (D) Mica in both rocks | (I) Black | Both rocks had black mica; it is the one colour common to both. |
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