The equation of the parabola $y^{2} = - 4 a x$ when it is shifted vertically to point $(0, k)$ is

(y - k)^{2} = - 4 a x

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{(y - k)}^{2} = 4 a (x - h)

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y^{2} = - 4 a (x - h)

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The correct option is A $(y - k)^{2} = - 4 a x$
Any parabola of the form $y^{2} = 4 a x$ when shifted vertically to a point let say $(0, k)$
The equation of parabola will be $(y - k)^{2} = - 4 a x .$

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