With the help of constellation, we can locate the pole star.
A
orion
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B
ursa major
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C
cassiopeia
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D
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.