Which rock is most likely to contain fossils? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which rock is most likely to contain fossils?

A. Granite

B. Marble

C. Sedimentary Rock

D. Basalt

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Fossils are generally preserved in sedimentary rocks because they form from deposited sediments.

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