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Q: Which of the following is not a constellation in the sky.
  • A. Ursa Major
  • B. Orion
  • C. Sirius
  • D. Cassiopeia
Correct Answer: Option C - A group of stars visible in night that appear in form of certain patterns are known as constellations. Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Great bear, Hydra, Crux etc. are the examples of the constellations. Sirius (Dog Star) is a biggest star in Earth's night sky. Sirius is highly visible in the Northern Hemisphere in winter night sky.
C. A group of stars visible in night that appear in form of certain patterns are known as constellations. Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Great bear, Hydra, Crux etc. are the examples of the constellations. Sirius (Dog Star) is a biggest star in Earth's night sky. Sirius is highly visible in the Northern Hemisphere in winter night sky.

Explanations:

A group of stars visible in night that appear in form of certain patterns are known as constellations. Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Great bear, Hydra, Crux etc. are the examples of the constellations. Sirius (Dog Star) is a biggest star in Earth's night sky. Sirius is highly visible in the Northern Hemisphere in winter night sky.