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                                                                          What was the method used in ancient times by the people to determine direction?                                                      

Answer:

(i) In ancient times, people used to determine direction during the night with the help of stars.

(ii) The North Star indicates the North direction. It is also called the Pole Star.

(iii) It always remains at the same position in the sky.

(iv) We can locate the position of the Pole Star with the help of the Saptarishi.

(v) If we look at the figure given below, we will notice that if an imaginary line is drawn joining the pointer stars and is extended further, it will point words the Pole Star.