Why does the pole star appear to be fixed in one place while all other stars seem to move from east to west?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Because the pole star is situated in the direction of the axis of Earth on which the Earth rotates.
· The pole star, also known as Polaris, is located nearly directly above the North Pole.
· It lies close to the line of Earth's rotational axis, making it appear stationary in the sky as the Earth rotates.
· Other stars appear to move from east to west due to the Earth's rotation from west to east, but Polaris remains nearly fixed in its position.
Information Booster:
· Because pole star is a planet: Incorrect. The pole star is not a planet; it is a star.
· Pole star is near the moon: Incorrect. The pole star is far from the moon and other celestial bodies in our solar system.
· Pole star is near the Sun: Incorrect. The pole star is not near the Sun; it is located far outside our solar system.