Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars. Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above state

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Q: 47 (IAS/2024)
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
Statement-II: Compared 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?

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Science

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IAS

Giant stars have shorter lifespans than dwarf stars because they burn their fuel much faster. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II correctly indicates that giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.