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Consider the following pairs: Objects in space — Description 1. Cepheids — Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae — Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars — Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

UPSC · 2023 · Environment & Science & Tech
Question:
Consider the following pairs: Objects in space — Description 1. Cepheids — Giant clouds of dust and gas in space 2. Nebulae — Stars which brighten and dim periodically 3. Pulsars — Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Options

Only one
Only two
All three
None
Answer: Only one

Explanation:
Only pair 3 is correct. Cepheids are variable stars that brighten and dim periodically, while nebulae are clouds of gas and dust in space.

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