Which one among the following is a non-luminous object ?

Which one among the following is a non-luminous object ?

Sun
Candle
LED bulb
Moon
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
A non-luminous object is an object that does not produce its own light. It is visible because it reflects light from a luminous source. The Moon does not produce its own light; it reflects sunlight.
Luminous objects emit light (e.g., Sun, candle flame, light bulb).
Non-luminous objects reflect light (e.g., Moon, planets, furniture, books).
The apparent brightness of non-luminous objects depends on the intensity of the incident light and their reflective properties.
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