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Pole stars appears to be stationary because it is situated along the

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Axis of rotation of the earth.

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Towards south direction of the earth

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Towards east -direction

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
Axis of rotation of the earth.

Pole stars appear stationary in celestial sphere unlike other stars which seems to be moving. It appears stationary because it is situated in the north direction along the axis of rotation of the earth.

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