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Question

In which direction from Saptarshi (or Ursa Major,or Great bear) shown in the figure do we search for the pole star?

α

β

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γ

δ

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β

α

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γ

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Solution

The correct option is A $α$ to $β$
The stars $α$ and $β$ are the pointer stars in Ursa Major r Great Bear and continuing on a line from $α$ to $β$ indicates true north and points towards Polaris or the North Star

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