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The agency responsible for the development of space science programmes in India is :

ISRO is also known as Indian Space Research Organisation is the agency responsible for the development of space science programs in India.

The Indian Space Research Organisation is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bengaluru

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Which of the following is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

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Which of the following constellations are visible in the summer season?

A) Cassiopeia


B) Orion


C) Leo Major


D) Big Bear

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X is a group of stars which is visible during the summer season in the early part of the night. It can be seen clearly in .the month of April in the northern part of the sky. It resembles a bowl with a handle. It also resembles a big kite with a tail.

(a) What is the general name of groups of stars like X?


(b) Write any two names of X.


(c) Is it a part of our Solar System?


(d) How many bright stars are usually observed in X?


(e) Which famous star can be located in the sky with the help of X?

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In which direction do stars appear to move in the sky?