Indian Stars

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Which of the following is the brightest star in the night sky?

  1. Sirius

  2. Arcturus

  3. Vega

  4. Capella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Sirius?

  1. Canis Major

  2. Canis Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Taurus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sirius is located in the constellation Canis Major, which represents the greater dog.

Which of the following stars is known as the "Pole Star"?

  1. Polaris

  2. Vega

  3. Arcturus

  4. Capella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is the current Pole Star and is located near the North Celestial Pole.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Polaris?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Draco

  4. Cepheus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Polaris is located in the constellation Ursa Minor, which represents the lesser bear.

Which of the following stars is known as the "Evening Star"?

  1. Venus

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venus is often referred to as the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star" because it is visible in the western sky after sunset and in the eastern sky before sunrise.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Venus?

  1. Taurus

  2. Gemini

  3. Cancer

  4. Leo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venus is located in the constellation Taurus, which represents the bull.

Which of the following stars is known as the "Red Planet"?

  1. Mars

  2. Venus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mars is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Mars?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mars is located in the constellation Aries, which represents the ram.

Which of the following stars is the largest planet in our solar system?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Saturn

  3. Uranus

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, both in terms of mass and volume.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Jupiter?

  1. Pisces

  2. Aquarius

  3. Capricornus

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jupiter is located in the constellation Pisces, which represents the fish.

Which of the following stars is known as the "Ringed Planet"?

  1. Saturn

  2. Jupiter

  3. Uranus

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saturn is known for its prominent rings, which are made up of ice and rock particles.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Saturn?

  1. Aquarius

  2. Capricornus

  3. Sagittarius

  4. Scorpius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saturn is located in the constellation Aquarius, which represents the water bearer.

Which of the following stars is known as the "Ice Giant"?

  1. Uranus

  2. Neptune

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uranus is often referred to as an "Ice Giant" due to its composition, which is primarily made up of ice and rock.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Uranus?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uranus is located in the constellation Aries, which represents the ram.

Which of the following stars is known as the "Blue Planet"?

  1. Neptune

  2. Uranus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neptune is often referred to as the "Blue Planet" due to its distinctive blue appearance.

What is the name of the constellation that contains the star Neptune?

  1. Pisces

  2. Aquarius

  3. Capricornus

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neptune is located in the constellation Pisces, which represents the fish.

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