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With the help of constellation, we can locate the pole star.

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orion
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ursa major
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cassiopeia
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scorpius
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Solution

The correct option is B ursa major
We can locate the pole star with the help of ursa major.
Imagine a straight line through the two stars of ursa major as shown in the figure. Extend this imaginary line to the north. This imaginary line meets a bright star called the pole star. Pole star is known to stay fixed in our sky.

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