space medium MCQ

Active galactic nuclei powered by supermassive black holes are collectively known as _______.

  1. Quasars
  2. Pulsars
  3. Magnetars
  4. Blazars

Answer: Quasars

Quasi-stellar radio sources (quasars) are extremely luminous active galactic nuclei where accretion onto supermassive black holes releases immense energy.

Topic Astronomy - Galaxies
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims