Correct Answer:
A. میاں بشیر احمد
This question tests knowledge of Urdu poetry and the authorship of a specific, well-known verse or poem. Identifying the correct poet requires familiarity with classical and modern Urdu literature.
- The famous verse “ملت کا پاسبان” (The Guardian of the Nation) is attributed to میاں بشیر احمد. He was a distinguished literary figure and poet, known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his role in the Pakistan Movement.
- Option B, علامہ اقبال (Allama Iqbal), is Pakistan's national poet, but this specific verse is not from his collection.
- Option C, اکبر الہ آبادی (Akbar Allahabadi), and Option D, مولانا ظفر علی خان (Maulana Zafar Ali Khan), were also renowned poets and literary figures, but this particular verse is not associated with their works.
Accurate attribution is crucial in literary studies.