Consider the following statements: Statement I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
Statement II: Compared to the 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) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Explanation:

1. Statement I is incorrect because giant stars actually have shorter lifespans than dwarf stars due to their faster rate of nuclear reactions.
2. Statement II is correct as giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions compared to dwarf stars.
   Possible Sources: Astronomy textbooks and stellar evolution studies.