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NDA 2026
Exam
NDA
Year
2026
Subject
General Ability
Chapter
General Studies

NDA 2026 · General Ability · General Studies

Consider the following pairs: Types of Chemical Weathering...

Consider the following pairs:
Types of Chemical WeatheringCharacteristics
I. SolutionResults in leaching of minerals
II. CarbonationHelps in breaking down feldspars
III. HydrationCauses an increase in the volume of rocks
IV. OxidationChanges the colour of rocks

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Options

  1. AOne
  2. BTwo
  3. CThree
  4. DAll the four

Correct answer

D. All the four

Step-by-step solution

Chemical weathering processes include solution, carbonation, hydration, and oxidation.

I. Solution involves the dissolution of soluble minerals in water or weak acids, leading to the leaching of minerals from rocks. This pair is correctly matched.

II. Carbonation is the reaction of carbonates and bicarbonates with minerals. It is a common process that helps in the breaking down of feldspars and carbonate minerals. This pair is correctly matched.

III. Hydration is the chemical addition of water. Minerals absorb water and expand, causing an increase in the volume of the rocks, which leads to physical stress. This pair is correctly matched.

IV. Oxidation involves the reaction of minerals with oxygen to form oxides or hydroxides. This process often changes the colour of rocks, such as iron-bearing minerals turning red, brown, or yellow upon oxidation. This pair is correctly matched.

All four pairs are correctly matched.

Answer: All the four
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