Young Cadet's Aptitude Test

The appearance of what constellation signals the start of winter in the northern hemisphere?

• Orion the Hunter

• Draco

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

Answer explanation

The appearance of Orion the Hunter in the night sky signaled the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere.

What constellation is shown in the image?

• Orion

• Draco

• Taurus

• Aquarius

Answer explanation

Aquarius is a constellation in the zodiac that represents the water bearer. It is located between Pisces and Capricornus.

Which Zodiac constellation is also known as "The Twins"

(a)  

Answer explanation

The Gemini constellation is a zodiac constellation in the northern hemisphere that depicts the Greek mythological twins, Castor and Pollux

What type of constellation shift in and out of view based on the time of year?

(a)  

Answer explanation

Seasonal constellations are groups of stars that are only visible at certain times of the year. The prominent examples are Orion and Hydra

What type of constellation are viewable year around because they are located near Earth's poles and do not dip below the horizon

(a)  

Answer explanation

Circumpolar constellations are star patterns which are viewable year around because they are located near Earth's poles and do not dip below the horizon

What constellation is shown in the image?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Scorpio

• Virgo

Answer explanation

Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Dipper or Little Bear, is a constellation in the northern sky. It's made up of 55 stars, including Polaris, the North Star. 

Orion and Scorpius are examples of which type of constellation?

(a)  

Answer explanation

Seasonal constellations are groups of stars that are best visible in the night sky during specific seasons. Examples of this are Orion and Scorpius.

Among the choices, which is an example of circumpolar constellation?

• Ursa Minor

• Virgo

• Aquarius

• Orion

Answer explanation

Ursa Minor is an example of Circumpolar Constellation. These are constellations that are viewable year round because they are located near the Earth's pole.

What constellation is shown in the image?

(a)  

Answer explanation

The Orion constellation is a prominent group of stars in the night sky that's visible in winter. It's named after the hunter Orion from Greek mythology. 

What constellation is shown in the image?

(a)  

Answer explanation

Virgo is a constellation in the zodiac that is visible in the southern sky. It is the largest constellation in the zodiac and the second-largest constellation in the sky.