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This is a common Urdu idiom. The complete proverb is "بنیے کا بیٹا کچھ دیکھ کر ہی گرتا ہے," meaning a cautious person acts only after careful observation. Other options like 'کھیل', 'سیکھ', and 'پڑھ' do not form the correct idiomatic expression.

The correct proverb is "چیل کے گھونسلے میں ماس کہاں," which translates to "Where is meat in an eagle's nest?" It signifies that a place or person lacking resources cannot provide something valuable. The other options are incorrect variations of this established Urdu idiom.

In Urdu poetry, the first couplet (sher) of a ghazal is specifically called مطلع. It establishes the rhyme and meter for the entire ghazal. مقطع is the concluding couplet, while مقدمہ and نقیب are unrelated terms in this context.

اقبال اور اس کا عہد (Iqbal and his Era) is a significant critical work on Allama Iqbal's life and poetry. It was authored by the renowned Urdu scholar and poet جگن ناتھ آزاد. The other listed authors did not write this specific literary critique.

The literary critique جدیدیت کی تلاش (The Quest for Modernism) explores modernism in Urdu literature. This influential work was penned by the distinguished scholar and critic وحید قریشی. The other options are incorrect authors for this specific book.

حسن کوزہ گر (Hasan the Potter) is a seminal and highly acclaimed long poem in modern Urdu literature. It is a masterpiece by the pioneering free-verse poet ن م راشد. The other poets listed are not the authors of this particular work.

آب حیات (The Water of Life) is a foundational work in Urdu literary history. This biographical dictionary of Urdu poets and critical history of Urdu poetry was authored by محمد حسین آزاد. The other options are incorrect for this classic text.

The point (0, 6) lies on the line because it satisfies the equation y = (1/3)x + 6, derived from the given two points.

Each human kidney contains approximately 1 million nephrons. Nephrons are the microscopic structural and functional units responsible for filtering blood and forming urine. Options like 0.5, 10, or 5 million are incorrect counts for the total number of nephrons.

The correct answer is 8 years. We can find Ali's present age by setting up an equation based on the given condition about the reciprocals of his past and future ages.

Step-by-Step Solution

Let Ali's present age be x years.

• His age 2 years ago was: x − 2
• His age 4 years from now will be: x + 4

The sum of the reciprocals of these two ages is given as 1/4:

1/(x − 2) + 1/(x + 4) = 1/4

To solve, we find a common denominator:

• (x + 4) + (x − 2) over (x − 2)(x + 4) = 1/4
• (2x + 2) / ((x − 2)(x + 4)) = 1/4

Cross‑multiply:

• 4(2x + 2) = (x − 2)(x + 4)
• 8x + 8 = x² + 2x − 8
• Bring all terms to one side: 0 = x² − 6x − 16

Factor the quadratic:

• x² − 6x − 16 = (x − 8)(x + 2) = 0
• So x = 8 or x = −2

Since age cannot be negative, Ali's present age is 8 years.

Verification

Check the condition with x = 8:

• Age 2 years ago = 6; reciprocal = 1/6
• Age 4 years from now = 12; reciprocal = 1/12
• Sum = 1/6 + 1/12 = (2 + 1)/12 = 3/12 = 1/4 ✔

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

• 6 years: Past age = 4, future = 10; sum of reciprocals = 1/4 + 1/10 = 0.35, not 0.25.
• 10 years: Past = 8, future = 14; sum = 1/8 + 1/14 ≈ 0.196, not 0.25.
• 12 years: Past = 10, future = 16; sum = 1/10 + 1/16 = 0.1625, not 0.25.

Therefore, the only age that satisfies the equation is 8 years, making it the correct answer.

Among the options, Pfizer-BioNTech is one of the most widely recognized and internationally approved COVID-19 vaccines. It has received extensive regulatory approvals and global distribution. While Moderna is also recognized, Pfizer holds a broader international presence and recognition.

The correct answer is 25. The sequence 20, 25, 30, ..., 140 forms an arithmetic progression (AP) with the following parameters:

• First term (a) = 20
• Common difference (d) = 5
• Last term (Tₙ) = 140

We use the formula for the nth term of an AP: Tₙ = a + (n − 1)d

Substituting the values: 140 = 20 + (n − 1) × 5

• 140 − 20 = (n − 1) × 5
• 120 = (n − 1) × 5
• 120 ÷ 5 = n − 1
• 24 = n − 1
• n = 25

Options 22, 23, and 24 do not satisfy the formula, so the correct answer is 25.

Sohail Warraich is a prominent Pakistani journalist and political analyst. His career is primarily focused on media, making options A (Comedian), B (Politician), and D (Actor) incorrect as they do not represent his main profession.

The correct answer is 9. This is a work and time problem, best solved using the "man-days" concept.

• Step 1: 21 binders bind 1400 books in 15 days.
• Total man-days = 21 × 15 = 315 man-days for 1400 books.
• Man-days per book = 315 ÷ 1400 = 0.225 man-days per book.
• Step 2: For 800 books, total man-days required = 800 × 0.225 = 180 man-days.
• Available days = 20.
• Number of binders required = 180 man-days ÷ 20 days = 9 binders.

Options 7, 12, and 14 are incorrect. Hence, 9 binders are required.

The 1965 Indo-Pakistani War was initiated by Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar, an infiltration strategy into Jammu and Kashmir. Options B, C, and D refer to different military operations unrelated to the outbreak of the 1965 conflict.

The correct answer is Rs. 340,000. Zakat is calculated at a fixed rate of 2.5% (or 1/40) of the total wealth or amount that is subject to Zakat. If Rs. 8,500 is deducted as Zakat, we can find the original amount by dividing the Zakat amount by the rate.

Step‑by‑Step Calculation

• Step 1: Express the Zakat rate as a decimal: 2.5% = 0.025.
• Step 2: Let the total amount before deduction be X.
• Step 3: Zakat is 2.5% of X, so: 0.025 × X = 8,500.
• Step 4: Solve for X: X = 8,500 ÷ 0.025.
• Step 5: 8,500 ÷ 0.025 = 340,000.

Therefore, the total amount before the Zakat deduction was Rs. 340,000.

Verification

Check: 2.5% of 340,000 = 0.025 × 340,000 = 8,500 ✔

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

• 10,000: 2.5% of 10,000 = 250, not 8,500.
• 32,000: 2.5% of 32,000 = 800, not 8,500.
• 45,000: 2.5% of 45,000 = 1,125, not 8,500.

Therefore, Rs. 340,000 is the only correct answer, as it correctly yields Rs. 8,500 when multiplied by the Zakat rate of 2.5%.

Alexander Graham Bell is widely recognized for inventing the telephone. Marconi invented the radio, Tesla made contributions to electricity, and Edison is known for the light bulb, making them incorrect for the phone's invention.

To combine ratios P:Q and Q:R, make the common term Q equal. P:Q is 8:15. Q:R is 3:2. Multiply Q:R by 5 to get 15:10, matching Q. Therefore, P:Q:R is 8:15:10. Other options incorrectly combine the ratios.

Radio waves, as a form of electromagnetic radiation, are measured by their frequency, which is expressed in Hertz (Hz). Angstrom measures length, Watts measure power, and Decibels measure sound intensity, not wave frequency.

سریلے بول کا شاعر is a renowned literary work in Urdu. Its authorship is correctly attributed to عظمت اللہ خان, a significant figure in Urdu literature. The other options listed are incorrect as they are not the authors of this particular book.

The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing faster warming than the Southern Hemisphere. This is primarily due to its larger landmass, which absorbs more heat, and higher concentrations of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

The profound verse "لوح بھی تو قلم بھی تو تیرا وجود الکتاب" is a celebrated line from Allama Iqbal's poetic collection. It is specifically featured in بال جبریل (Baal-e-Jibreel), one of his most influential works. The other options are incorrect as this verse is not found in them.

Henry Vansittart served as the Governor of Bengal from 1760 to 1764. Robert Clive held the position at different times, while Warren Hastings and Munroe were not governors during this specific period.

The famous and poignant couplet "تم میرے پاس ہوتے ہو، گویا" is a classic example of Urdu poetry. It was penned by the renowned classical poet مومن خان مومن, known for his unique style and emotional depth. The other poets listed are not the authors of this particular verse.

In Pakistan, sugar is predominantly produced from sugarcane. However, sugar beet is also cultivated and processed into sugar, particularly in certain regions. Carrots are not a source for commercial sugar production.