SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CHSL - 03 July 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

Ursa Major is a/an:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Ursa Major, often referred to as the Great Bear, is a notable constellation located in the northern sky. It is one of the 88 modern constellations and is easily recognizable due to its distinctive shape, which includes the famous asterism known as the Big Dipper or Plough. This constellation has significant cultural importance in various mythologies and is used for navigation, as it contains the pointer stars that lead to Polaris, the North Star. Ursa Major is visible throughout the year in many northern regions and serves as an important reference point for stargazers and astronomers alike.