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[#331] When did US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin land on the moon?
Correct Answer

(A) July 20, 1969

Explanation

Solution: On July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (1930-) became the first humans ever to land on the moon. About six-and-a-half hours later, Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon.

[#332] What is the literacy rate of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) 69.95 per cent

Explanation

Solution: The literacy rate of Punjab is 69.95 per cent.

[#333] What is the S.I. unit of temperature?
Correct Answer

(A) Kelvin

Explanation

Solution: Kelvin is the S.I. unit of temperature. The kelvin (symbolised as K) is the base unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI). The Kelvin scale is an absolute thermodynamic temperature scale using as its null point absolute zero, the temperature at which all thermal motion ceases in the classical description of thermodynamics.

[#334] When did 19 NATO members and 11 'Partners for Peace' join hands for peace plan for Kosovo Crisis?
Correct Answer

(A) 1999

Explanation

Solution: In 1999, 19 NATO members and 11 'Partners for Peace' join hands for peace plan for Kosovo Crisis. Kosovo conflict, (1998–99) conflict in which ethnic Albanians opposed ethnic Serbs and the government of Yugoslavia (the rump of the former federal state, comprising the republics of Serbia and Montenegro) in Kosovo.

[#335] For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of basketball court are
Correct Answer

(B) 28 m x 15 m

Explanation

Solution: For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of basketball court are 28 m x 15 m.