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Major metallic minerals are primarily obtained from which formations?

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Veins and lodes in igneous rocks

2

Layers in sedimentary rocks

3

Placer deposits

4

Ocean beds

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Answer

A. Veins and lodes in igneous rocks

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Veins and lodes in igneous rocks'. Major metallic minerals are often extracted from these formations as they are formed through geological processes.

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