Explanation

• A translucent object allows some light to travel through it, but scatters or absorbs some of the light, making it semi-transparent.
• Examples: Frosted glass, wax paper, and tissue paper.

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• Transparent: Allows all light to pass through, providing a clear view. 
• Opaque: Does not allow any light to pass through.

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Explanation

• When an opaque object moves closer to the light source, the shadow becomes larger.
• This is because the light rays spread out more, increasing the shadow’s size.
• Opposite effect: Moving the object away from the light source makes the shadow smaller.

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Explanation

• A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking sunlight.
  • It can be total, partial, or annular, depending on the alignment.
  • During a total solar eclipse, the day briefly becomes dark.

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Explanation

• A leap year occurs every 4 years to adjust for the extra 0.2422 days in a solar year.
• Normal year = 365 days, solar year = 365.2422 days, so 1 extra day is added in February.
• Leap year rule: Year divisible by 4

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Explanation

K2 World 2nd highest mountain

• K2 Elevation: 8,611 m
• K2 First ascent: July 31, 1954
• K2 Mountain range: Karakoram range
• K2 First ascenders: Achille Compagnoni, Lino Lacedelli
• K2 Easiest route: Abruzzi Spur

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• First International Match: 2 August 1948, led by Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara vs Belgium, won 2–0 at 1948 London Olympics.
  • World Hockey Cup Titles (4 times): 1971, 1978, 1982, 1994
  • 1971 World Cup: Pakistan defeated Spain to become champions.
  • 1994: Pakistan won the Hockey World Cup for the last time.
  • 2012 Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan beat India to win bronze.

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Explanation

• Rush Lake is the highest lake in Pakistan.
• It is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world.
• It is located in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan near Rush Peak.
• The lake lies at an altitude of about 4,694 meters (15,400 feet) above sea level.
• It is a famous destination for trekkers and mountaineers.

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• The Hindu Kush Range is a major mountain range in Central and South Asia.
• It mainly stretches across Afghanistan and northern Pakistan.
• The range forms part of the Himalayan mountain system.
• It is about 800 km long and separates Central Asia from the Indian Subcontinent.
  

Additional information:

• Himalayas – Located in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, China
  Karakoram Range – Pakistan, China, India
  Pamir Mountains – Tajikistan, Afghanistan, China
  Tien Shan – Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, China

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Explanation

Cost Price = Rs. 8000

Gain = 25%

Selling Price = 8000 + (25% of 8000)

= 8000 + (0.25 × 8000)

= 8000 + 2000

= 10000

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Explanation

Total age of 7 persons = 7 × 30 = 210 years

Total age of 5 persons = 5 × 32 = 160 years

Total age of remaining 2 persons = 210 - 160 = 50 years

Average of 2 persons = 50/2 = 25 years

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