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NDA 2025
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NDA
Year
2025
Subject
General Ability
Chapter
General Studies

NDA 2025 · General Ability · General Studies

Which of the following is the correct ascending order of the given...

Which of the following is the correct ascending order of the given minerals in terms of their presence in the Earth's crust?
1. Amphibolite
2. Mica
3. Pyroxene

Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

  1. A2, 3, 1
  2. B1, 2, 3
  3. C2, 1, 3
  4. D1, 3, 2

Correct answer

C. 2, 1, 3

Step-by-step solution

According to the mineral composition of the Earth's crust:

Mica constitutes about 4%4\% of the Earth's crust.

Amphibole constitutes about 7%7\% of the Earth's crust.

Pyroxene constitutes about 10%10\% of the Earth's crust.

The correct ascending order of their presence in the Earth's crust is Mica, Amphibole, and Pyroxene. This corresponds to the sequence 2, 1, 3.

Answer: 2, 1, 3
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