Metamorphism is
a process restricted to igneous rocks found deep in the crust.
occurs only near sedimentary rocks.
gives rise to sedimentary precipitates.
may involve the recrystallization of already present minerals or the formation of new minerals
ANS-- Metamorphism may involve the recrystallization of already present minerals or the formation of new minerals.
Definition -Metamorphism is a process in which structure of a rock changes under high temperature and high pressure. Previous rock can be a igneous, sedimentary or a metamorphic rock and it changes into a new metamorphic rock having different chemical and physical properties than the previous rock.
First option is wrong as it is not restricted to igneous rocks only. It happens in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks also.
Second is also wrong as it occurs near igneous rocks also which are found deep in the crust.
Third option is wrong as it give rise to metamorphic rocks.
Fourth option is right as mentioned in the definition of the metamorphism that it may involve recrystallization of the mineral or formation of new mineral.
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