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Question (21)

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The Big Dipper is a pattern found in the constellation

(A) Ursa Minor
(B) Taurus
(C) Ursa Major
(D) Orion

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Big Dipper lies in Ursa Major.

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Question (22)

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The Little Dipper lies in the constellation

(A) Ursa Minor
(B) Orion
(C) Taurus
(D) Canis Major

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Little Dipper is part of Ursa Minor.

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Question (23)

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In India, the Big Dipper is commonly known as

(A) Rohiṇī
(B) Kṛittikā
(C) Saptaṛiṣhi
(D) Ārdrā

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Indian name of the Big Dipper is Saptaṛiṣhi.

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Question (24)

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In India, the Pole Star is traditionally called

(A) Dhruva tārā
(B) Guru tārā
(C) Rohiṇī tārā
(D) Śukra tārā

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Dhruva tārā is the traditional Indian name of the Pole Star.

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Question (25)

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A student in India wants to locate the Pole Star. Which constellation pattern should be identified first?

(A) Taurus
(B) Orion
(C) Big Dipper
(D) Canis Major

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Big Dipper helps in locating the Pole Star.

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Question (26)

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While locating the Pole Star, the imaginary line is drawn through the two stars at the end of the Big Dipper’s

(A) Handle
(B) Cup
(C) Base
(D) Tail

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The two stars at the end of the cup act as pointer stars.

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Question (27)

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The Pole Star is located approximately how many times the distance between the two end stars of the Big Dipper’s cup?

(A) 2 times
(B) 3 times
(C) 5 times
(D) 10 times

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Extend the line about five times the distance between the pointer stars.

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Question (28)

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A student observes the night sky from a brightly lit city and sees only a few stars. The main reason is

(A) High humidity
(B) Light pollution
(C) Earth’s rotation
(D) Moonlight only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Excessive artificial lighting reduces visibility of stars.

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Question (29)

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Excessive artificial light at night is called

(A) Thermal pollution
(B) Air pollution
(C) Sound pollution
(D) Light pollution

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Excessive artificial light is known as light pollution.

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Question (30)

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Which location would be best for observing a large number of stars?

(A) A crowded market
(B) A brightly lit stadium
(C) An open dark area away from city lights
(D) A room with closed windows

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Dark open areas provide the best sky visibility.

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Question (21)

The Big Dipper is a pattern found in the constellation

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Question (22)

The Little Dipper lies in the constellation

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Question (23)

In India, the Big Dipper is commonly known as

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Question (24)

In India, the Pole Star is traditionally called

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Question (25)

A student in India wants to locate the Pole Star. Which constellation pattern should be identified first?

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Question (26)

While locating the Pole Star, the imaginary line is drawn through the two stars at the end of the Big Dipper’s

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Question (27)

The Pole Star is located approximately how many times the distance between the two end stars of the Big Dipper’s cup?

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Question (28)

A student observes the night sky from a brightly lit city and sees only a few stars. The main reason is

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Question (29)

Excessive artificial light at night is called

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Which location would be best for observing a large number of stars?

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