Q. The constellation in Indian Mythology called “Sapta Rishi” is coterminous with which among the following?
Answer: Ursa Major
Notes: In ancient Indian astronomy, the asterism of the Big Dipper which is part of the constellation of Ursa Major is called saptarishi. It has 7 stars representing seven rishis, namely "Vashistha", "Marichi", "Pulastya", "Pulaha", "Atri", "Angiras" and "Kratu".

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