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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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Which among the following is an example of solid sol?

A) Milk of magnesia B) Foam
C) Coloured gemstones D) Rubber
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Coloured gemstones

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Which event best illustrates the war on terrorism?

A) the attack on the Pentagon B) the attack on the World Trade Center
C) Both A & B D) the bombing of the Marine barracks and the attack on the Achille Lauro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

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Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, it is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/ compromised amicably. What is the minimum charge to file a case in a Lok Adalat? 

A) no court fee  B)  Rs 10 
C)  Rs 50  D)  Rs 05 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) no court fee 

Explanation:

There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat. 

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If 35% of (x + y) = 40% of (x – y), then x is what percentage of y?

A) 1500 B) 150
C) 15 D) 105
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1500

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

From the early 1990s, salaries shot up and stock options (were introduced).

 

A) are introduced B) is introduced
C) was introduced D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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(1 + sinA)/(1 - sinA) is equal to?

A) (cosecA - 1)/(cosecA + 1) B) (cosecA + 1)/(cosecA - 1)
C) (secA + 1)/(secA - 1) D) (secA - 1)/(secA + 1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (cosecA + 1)/(cosecA - 1)

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Insurance is a contract, represented for a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection.
i. Represented in a policy
ii. Represented by a policy
iii. Represented with a policy

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
The correct preposition here would be 'by'. By follows 'represented' when something takes the place of and refers to something bigger. With follows 'represented' when an attribute with which something or someone is depicted. A contract is not represented in a policy but stated in a policy.

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