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SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) established its permanent secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal. This was decided when the organization was founded in 1985 and has remained there since. New Delhi hosts the SAARC University, Beijing is not a SAARC member, and Colombo is a major SAARC city but not the secretariat location.

Sachin Tendulkar made both his ODI and Test debuts against Pakistan in 1989. His ODI debut was on December 18, 1989, in Gujranwala, and his Test debut followed on November 15-20, 1989, in Karachi. Sri Lanka was his opponent in his first international tour but not for either debut format.

Sachin Tendulkar scored exactly 100 not out on his first-class debut for Bombay against Gujarat in the 1988-89 Ranji Trophy season. This innings at the Wankhede Stadium announced his arrival on the domestic cricket scene. Punjab, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu were not the opponents in this debut match.

In the 1989 exhibition match at Peshawar, Sachin Tendulkar scored 28 runs in a single over off Abdul Qadir, including 4 consecutive sixes. This became legendary as it showcased his prodigious talent against a world-class leg-spinner. The exact breakdown was 6, 6, 6, 6, 0, 4 - totaling 28 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar received the Arjuna Award in 1994, not 1996. The question states 1996, making the statement false. The Arjuna Award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding achievement in sports, and Sachin was indeed a deserving recipient, but the year mentioned is incorrect.

Sachin Tendulkar's 40th ODI century came against Sri Lanka on February 12, 2009, in Colombo, not Bangladesh. He scored an unbeaten 102 in this match. This milestone was significant as it extended his record of most ODI centuries at that time.

Normal blood pH is tightly regulated between 7.35 and 7.45, which is slightly alkaline. This narrow range is critical for proper enzyme function and cellular processes. Option A (7.1-7.2) is too acidic and would indicate acidosis. Option D (7) is neutral pH, not physiological pH. Blood must maintain this specific alkaline range for survival.

Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure (hypertension) is generally defined as 140/90 mmHg or above. Low blood pressure (hypotension) is typically diagnosed through symptoms of inadequate blood flow rather than a fixed number, though values below 90/60 mmHg often indicate hypotension. Option B correctly captures the clinical thresholds.

Kim Hughes, the Australian captain, famously called India 'dark horses' before the 1983 World Cup. This comment came when India were considered underdogs. Hughes' assessment proved prophetic as India went on to win the tournament, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final.