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Multiple choice geography constellations and galaxies constellation different constellations and galaxies milky way

Only few stars of a constellation are clearly visible through naked eyes because:

  1. those are the prominent ones

  2. those are close to the Earth while others are far away

  3. others are covered by clouds

  4. others are a myth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Many stars form the constellation but only few of them shine brightly and can be seen through naked eyes clearly. These are the prominent stars of the constellation and those help in locating the constellation.

Multiple choice geography constellations and galaxies constellation different constellations and galaxies milky way

'X' is a group of stars visible during winter season in the late evening. It resembles a hunter in the kneeling position. What is 'X'?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Cassiopeia

  4. Aquarius
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Orion is another well-known constellation that can be seen during winter in the late evenings. It is one of the most magnificent constellations in the sky. It also has seven or eight bright stars. Orion is also called the Hunter.

Multiple choice geography constellations and galaxies constellation different constellations and galaxies milky way
Column-I Column-II
(1) Ursa Major (a) The queen
(2) Orion (b) Big bear
(3) Cassiopeia (c) Pole star constellation
(4) Ursa minor (d) Hunter
  1. (1) $\rightarrow$ b; (2) $\rightarrow$ d; (3) $\rightarrow$ c; (4) $\rightarrow$ a.
  2. (1) $\rightarrow$ b; (2) $\rightarrow$ a; (3) $\rightarrow$ d; (4) $\rightarrow$ c.
  3. (1) $\rightarrow$ c; (2) $\rightarrow$ d; (3) $\rightarrow$ a; (4) $\rightarrow$ b.
  4. (1) $\rightarrow$ b; (2) $\rightarrow$ d; (3) $\rightarrow$ a; (4) $\rightarrow$ c.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ursa major looks like a big bear.

Orion is named after a hunter of Greek.
Cassiopeia is named after vain queen of Greek mythology .
Ursa minor has pole star as its brightest star.