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Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal have all experienced conflicts or disputes related to water sharing with neighboring countries, making 'All of these' the correct answer. These disputes involve transboundary rivers and water resource management issues.

Historical and scholarly sources confirm that the title 'Ameer-ul Momineen' (Commander of the Faithful) was first adopted by Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), the second Caliph of Islam, after the death of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA). While Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first Caliph, the specific title 'Ameer-ul Momineen' was first used officially by Hazrat Umar (RA) to denote his leadership over the Muslim community. This is supported by multiple Islamic historical references and encyclopedic sources such as Britannica and Wikipedia.

The ozone layer absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting living organisms on Earth from its damaging effects. It does not protect against radioactive or infrared rays.

The word 'ingenious' means clever, original, and inventive, which aligns closely with 'resourceful'. 'Artless' means lacking skill or sophistication, 'alien' means foreign or unfamiliar, and 'none of these' is incorrect. Therefore, 'resourceful' is the correct synonym.

Sher Shah Suri is historically credited with the construction and extension of the Grand Trunk Road during his rule in medieval India. This road connected various parts of the Indian subcontinent and was a significant infrastructure achievement of that era.

Humayun lost his kingdom in Hindustan to Sher Shah Suri and spent about 15 years in exile before regaining it. Babar founded the Mughal Empire, Jahangir was his successor, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

The East India Company annexed Punjab in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War, making option A the correct answer.

The word 'obstreperous' means noisy and difficult to control, so the synonym 'Noisy' (option C) is correct. The other options do not match the meaning of 'obstreperous'.

Both 'Quarrel' and 'Fight' are antonyms of 'Peace' as they represent conflict or disagreement, which is the opposite of peace. Therefore, option C ('Both') correctly identifies both words as antonyms.

Hazrat Um-e-Salma (RA) was alive during the time of the Karbala tragedy in 680 AD, whereas Hazrat Ayesha (RA) and Hazrat Khadija (RA) had passed away before that event. Therefore, option A is correct.