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