Q. Which one of the following is correct?
Great Bear is a ________
β
Correct Answer: (D)
Constellation
Explanation: Ursa Major is a constellation in the northern sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its latin name means "greater she-bear", standing as a reference to and in direct contrast with nearby Ursa Minor, the lesser bear.
Explanation by: Kartik Sharma
Ursa Major is a constellation in the northern sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its latin name means "greater she-bear", standing as a reference to and in direct contrast with nearby Ursa Minor, the lesser bear.