Question

The Indian name for Little Bear Constellation is:
A.Dhruvtara
B.Bichchhu
C.LaghuSaptarishi
D.Krittika

Answer 1

Hint-The name of the constellation is nothing but the pattern it forms by joining the group of stars.

Complete step by step solution:
The constellation Laghu Saptarishi also called the URSA MINOR or LITTLE BEAR makes a shape of a bear, it is seen in the northern sky, this constellation was created by THALES of MILETUS a philosopher who lived between $$625$$ and $$545$$ BC, in terms of size it is the 56th constellation with an area of $$256$$ square degrees it can be seen between latitudes $$+90$$ degrees and $$-10$$ degrees. One of the stars in URSA MINOR is a planet; the little bear has a small tail, the same as the great bear constellation. The group of stars that comes under the little bear constellation are called the little dipper one of the most famous star in the ursa minor is the North Star this star is nearest to the northern celestial pole but Polaris is only temporarily on the north pole as it changes its place in every $$14000$$ years.

Position in the Sky
Right Ascension: $$15$$ hours
Declination: $$70$$ degrees
Visible between latitudes $$90$$ and $$-10$$ degrees
Best seen in June (at 9:00 PM)
The stars that are present in the little bear are:
->POLARIS
->KOCAB
->PHERKAD
->YILDUN
->PHERKAD MINOR
There are several words related to the little bear constellation. This constellation can easily be seen from the northern hemisphere.
The answer to this question is (c) Laghu Saptarishi.

Note: Little bear also known as the URSA MINOR can be seen in the northern hemisphere and it forms a bear-like shape by forming different groups of stars.