Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

(Rock/Mineral ) | (Example)
A. Sedimentary | 1. Granite Rock
B. Igneous Rock | 2. Quartz
C. Metamorphic | 3. Shale Rock
D. Mineral | 4. Basalt
| 5. Gneiss

The correct answer is Option 2 (A-3, B-4, C-5, D-2). This matching accurately reflects the fundamental classification of rocks and minerals in geology.

• A-3 (Sedimentary - Shale): Shale is a classic sedimentary rock formed from the lithification of clay and silt particles.
• B-4 (Igneous - Basalt): Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of magnesium-rich and iron-rich lava. While Granite (1) is also igneous, it does not fit the overall sequence of Option 2.
• C-5 (Metamorphic - Gneiss): Gneiss is a high-grade metamorphic rock, often formed from the transformation of granite or sedimentary rocks under intense heat and pressure.
• D-2 (Mineral - Quartz): Quartz is a specific chemical compound (SiO2) and a mineral, unlike the other entries which are rock aggregates.

Option 2 is the most logically consistent choice as it correctly identifies the primary classification of each geological specimen provided in the list.