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What led to the beginning of the Renaissance?

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The development in arts and letters known as the Renaissance(rebirth) was a revived interest in classical learning and culture in the 1300's and the 1400's in Italy, but later spread to other parts of Europe.


The Renaissance involved new thought because it was a secular movement. During the feudal period, the Catholic Church was the center of learning; in fact, the medieval scholar had been concerned with the harnessing of reason in the defense and service of religion. But, with the end of feudalism and increased trading outside of Europe, new ideas emerged and the Renaissance scholar became more concerned with the secular side of things. Furthermore, poets and philosophers concerned themselves with the natural world, rather than theology. One reason for the scholarship in Italy is the fact that Greek scholars emigrated to Italy after the invasion of the Ottoman Turks who captured Constantinople. These scholars brought with them classical texts and manuscripts, which helped to revive interest in classical learning and arts.


Along with the Greek scholars, Italian scholar Petrarch is felt to be a major impetus to the rebirth of culture and learning. Having a passionate interest in the rediscovery of lost Roman manuscripts and a strong belief in the power of ancient thought to civilize, his ideas certainly complemented those who valued classical learning.

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 5:7, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:9. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) increased in the ratio 55:63 B) decreased in the ratio 63:55
C) increased in the ratio 45:77 D) decreased in the ratio 77:45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) increased in the ratio 55:63

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Who has the highest individual score in ODIs?

A) Rohit Sharma B) Virender Sehwag
C) Martin Guptill D) Chris Gayle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rohit Sharma

Explanation:

Rohit Sharma has the highest individual score in ODIs and with 264 runs against SriLanka.

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A market is said to be in equilibrium when

A) There is downward pressure on price B) The amount consumers wish to buy at the current price equals the amount producers wish to sell at that price
C) All buyers are able to find sellers willing to sell to them at the current price D) Supply equals demand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Supply equals demand

Explanation:

A market is said to be in equilibrium when market demand is equal to market Supply.

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Which of the following cannot be used for making lenses?

A) Plastic B) Soil
C) Glass D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Soil

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The hormone that helps plants respond to drought is

A) Ethylene B) Cytokinin
C) Abscicic acid D) Auxin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abscicic acid

Explanation:

The hormone that helps plants respond to drought is Abscicic acid.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A lover of work

A) Oenophile B) Technophile
C) Romanophile D) Ergophile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ergophile

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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