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Constellation Orion can be seen only with a telescope. 

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Orion can be also be seen during winter in the late evenings. 

Which of the following constellation contains the Pole Star?

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  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Pleides

  4. Orion

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ursa Minor is located at the north celestial pole and contains the famous Little Dipper asterism, with Polaris, the North Star, located at the end of the dipper handle.

A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a _____. 

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  1. $Constellation$

  2. $Saptrishi$

  3. $Planet$

  4. $Satellite$

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Correct Option: A