Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A group of stars having a particular shape

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 06 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "constellation".

Key Points

Let's understand the meaning of the correct word:
Constellation: a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
- Example:
  - Modern astronomers divide the sky into eighty-eight constellations with defined boundaries.
  - No two patients ever show exactly the same constellation of symptoms.
It is apparent from the above explanation that "constellation" is an appropriate one-word substitute for "a group of stars having a particular shape".
Therefore, the correct answer is: constellation

Additional Information

Word	Meaning
Planet	a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
Orbit	the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution.
Galaxy	a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.