General science UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Which is a celestial phenomenon occurring due to stars:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Black hole

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Black hole”.

Black hole is the celestial phenomenon occurring due to stars. A black hole is formed when a massive star collapses at the end of its life cycle.1

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