Question

Pole Star is one of the stars in:
A. Ursa Minor
B. Ursa Major
C. Andromeda
D. Cancer

Answer 1

Hint: In this question firstly, we will understand about the concept of pole star and its role and position in the sky. Also, how closest the stars are to the constellations. And with the help of this knowledge we will be approaching our answer.

Step-By-Step answer:
Pole star which is also called (Northern Hemisphere) North star. Pole stars are nearest to the celestial pole any particular time. It is the brightest star. As the position of each pole describes a small circle in the sky.
Even the closest bright star to the north celestial pole is Polestar or pole star (each name implies the same meaning). At an apparent magnitude 1.97, it is the brightest star in the Ursa Minor Constellation. If an imaginary line is drawn joining the "pointer stars" and if it extends further, it will point to Pole Star. The Ursa Minor is also known as Little bear, is a constellation in the northern sky. It was one among the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy (2nd century astronomer), and currently one of the 88 modern constellations.

Hence, the correct answer is A - Ursa Minor.

Note: Pole Star also written as polestar is the name of Polaris in the constellation of Ursa minor as it is the star closest to the earth celestial north pole. Also, the pole star and there are pointer stars that lie on the same line. Little bear (ursa minor) may also be seen as a handle of lote: Poles Star is also written as polestar. It is the adle, hence we get its North American name, Little Dipper.