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Topic Stellar evolution
Asked 2 times in CSE over 39 years (1985–2024), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 2 years (1985–2024)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2024
Consider the following statements
Statement IGiant stars live much longer than dwarf stars
Statement IICompared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
- A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
- B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CSE1985
Black hole is
- A A magnetic dark cavity
- B Name of a star
- C A hole in the moon
- D A dying star ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Space Tech
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