space medium True/False

Planetary nebulae are formed by supernova explosions of massive stars.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Planetary nebulae result from low-to-intermediate mass stars (1-8 solar masses) ejecting outer layers during AGB phase; supernovae involve massive stars >8 solar masses.

Topic Astronomy - Stellar Evolution
Exam Relevance SSC General Science, UPSC Prelims