SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

How many brightest stars is the constellation called the Great Bear made up of?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Seven.

  •  The seven brightest stars in the constellation are called the Great Bear.
  • Ursa Major is the largest northern constellation and third largest constellation in the sky.
  • Its brightest stars form the Big Dipper asterism, one of the most recognizable shapes in the sky, also known as the Plough.