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Give examples of `(a)` igneous and `(b)` sedimentary rocks. What is the origin of `(a)` igneous rocks and `(b)` sedimentary rocks ?

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(a) Example of igneous rock is granite.
(b) Examples of sedimentary rock are chalk, sandstone, limestone.
(a) Origin of igneous rocks : Solidified matter from magma on cooling forms igneous rocks.
(b) Origin of sedimentary rocks : Sediments brought by rain or wind and deposited in rivers and lakes form sedimentary rocks.
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