SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q8

Which type of galaxy has no regular shape and is rich in gas and dust? 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Answer: Irregular Galaxy

Explanation

An Irregular Galaxy is a type of galaxy that does not have a definite or regular shape and is typically rich in gas and dust.

Unlike spiral or elliptical galaxies, it has no clear structure

Contains large amounts of interstellar gas and dust, which leads to active star formation

Often formed due to gravitational interactions or collisions with other galaxies

Additional Key Points

Irregular galaxies are usually smaller than spiral galaxies

They have young stars, giving them a bluish appearance

Example: Large Magellanic Cloud

Potential Questions & Answers

Q. Which galaxy type is rich in gas and dust?
Ans: Irregular galaxy

Q. Why do irregular galaxies have high star formation?
Ans: Because they contain large amounts of gas and dust