Question

Choose a similar word:
Marble : Slate :: Gneiss : ?

• A. Quartzite
• B. Limestone
• C. Coal
• D. Sandstone

Hint:

For geology-based analogies, classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—this quickly helps in identifying the correct pair.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The analogy is based on types of metamorphic rocks. Step 1:Understand the given pair.
Marble and Slate are both metamorphic rocks.
Step 2:Apply the same relation.
Gneiss is also a metamorphic rock, so we need another metamorphic rock.
Step 3:Check options.}

• Quartzite $\rightarrow$ Metamorphic rock (correct)
• Limestone $\rightarrow$ Sedimentary rock (incorrect)
• Coal $\rightarrow$ Sedimentary (organic) (incorrect)
• Sandstone $\rightarrow$ Sedimentary rock (incorrect)

Final Answer: \[ {\text{Quartzite}} \]