CLAT UG Practice Set 1

Which word is closest in meaning to "ubiquitous"?

1. A.Rare
2. B.Ancient
3. C.Omnipresent✓
4. D.Fragile

Correct answer: C

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

1. A.Neither of the lawyers were present in court.
2. B.Neither of the lawyer were present in court.
3. C.Neither of lawyers was present in court.
4. D.Neither of the lawyers was present in court.✓

Correct answer: D

A passage states: "The right to protest is a facet of the freedom of speech and expression, but it is not absolute and can be reasonably restricted in the interest of public order." Based on this, protests can be restricted:

1. A.Reasonably, when necessary to maintain public order✓
2. B.Under no circumstances
3. C.Only if the government dislikes the protest's message
4. D.Only during elections

Correct answer: A

A newspaper editorial states: "Despite record rainfall this monsoon, reservoir levels in the state remain below the ten-year average." Which inference is best supported?

1. A.The state received no rainfall in previous years.
2. B.Water consumption or evaporation has likely outpaced inflow despite heavy rain.✓
3. C.The reservoirs are poorly constructed.
4. D.The ten-year average is inaccurate.

Correct answer: B

"All efficient legal systems minimize delay. The Indian judicial system suffers from considerable delay. Therefore, the Indian judicial system is not efficient." This argument's conclusion follows validly only if which additional premise is assumed?

1. A.Efficient systems have zero delay.
2. B.India has the most delay of any legal system.
3. C.Minimizing delay is necessary, not merely typical, for a system to be called efficient.✓
4. D.Delay is caused by lack of judges.

Correct answer: C

A passage discusses how urbanization has increased traffic congestion, pollution, and housing costs while also boosting employment and access to services. Which one-line summary best captures the passage?

1. A.Urbanization is entirely harmful to society.
2. B.Urbanization only benefits the wealthy.
3. C.Urbanization should be reversed immediately.
4. D.Urbanization brings both significant challenges and notable benefits.✓

Correct answer: D

India hosted the G20 Leaders' Summit in 2023 in which city?

1. A.New Delhi✓
2. B.Mumbai
3. C.Bengaluru
4. D.Chennai

Correct answer: A

Who is the ceremonial head of the Indian State under the Constitution?

1. A.Prime Minister
2. B.President✓
3. C.Chief Justice of India
4. D.Speaker of Lok Sabha

Correct answer: B

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

1. A.1930
2. B.1920
3. C.1942✓
4. D.1947

Correct answer: C

Which is the longest river flowing within India?

1. A.Yamuna
2. B.Ganga✓
3. C.Godavari
4. D.Narmada

Correct answer: B

Chandrayaan-3, which achieved a successful soft landing near the Moon's south pole in 2023, was launched by which organisation?

1. A.ISRO✓
2. B.NASA
3. C.ESA
4. D.Roscosmos

Correct answer: A

The Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) judgment is most significant for establishing which doctrine?

1. A.Doctrine of Pleasure
2. B.Basic Structure Doctrine✓
3. C.Doctrine of Colourable Legislation
4. D.Doctrine of Eclipse

Correct answer: B

Principle: "Whoever voluntarily causes hurt is punishable." Facts: A slaps B in anger, causing pain but leaving no visible injury mark. Is A liable under the principle?

1. A.No, because there is no visible injury
2. B.No, because it was not premeditated
3. C.Yes, because pain constitutes hurt under the principle✓
4. D.Yes, but only if B files a civil suit

Correct answer: C

Principle: A contract entered into by a minor is void ab initio. Facts: A 17-year-old, X, signs an agreement to sell his bicycle to Y for money.

1. A.The contract is valid since X consented.
2. B.The contract is voidable at Y's option.
3. C.The contract is valid if ratified by X after turning 18.
4. D.The contract is void ab initio as X is a minor.✓

Correct answer: D

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality before the law?

1. A.Article 14✓
2. B.Article 19
3. C.Article 21
4. D.Article 32

Correct answer: A

Under Indian criminal law, "mens rea" refers to:

1. A.The physical act of committing a crime
2. B.The guilty mind or criminal intent✓
3. C.The punishment prescribed
4. D.The evidence presented in trial

Correct answer: B

Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, consideration may move from:

1. A.The promisor only
2. B.The promisee only
3. C.The promisee or any other person at the promisor's desire✓
4. D.A third party unrelated to the contract

Correct answer: C

In Rylands v. Fletcher, the rule of strict liability applies when:

1. A.A person negligently causes harm to another
2. B.A defamatory statement is published
3. C.A contract is breached
4. D.A person keeps a dangerous substance on their land which escapes and causes harm, regardless of fault✓

Correct answer: D

"Since all lawyers must pass the bar exam, and Rita is a lawyer, Rita must have passed the bar exam." What is the conclusion of this argument?

1. A.Rita must have passed the bar exam✓
2. B.All lawyers must pass the bar exam
3. C.Rita is a lawyer
4. D.The bar exam is difficult

Correct answer: A

"The company increased its advertising budget, and its sales rose the following quarter." Which is an unstated assumption needed to conclude that advertising caused the sales rise?

1. A.The company is profitable
2. B.No other significant factor influenced the sales rise✓
3. C.Advertising is expensive
4. D.Sales always rise in that quarter

Correct answer: B

Argument: "Reducing speed limits will decrease road fatalities, since speed is a major factor in accident severity." Which finding would most WEAKEN this argument?

1. A.Countries with lower speed limits have fewer fatalities.
2. B.Speed limits are often ignored by drivers.
3. C.Most fatal accidents occur due to driver distraction, not speed, and lower limits have not reduced deaths where tried.✓
4. D.Road fatalities have declined globally.

Correct answer: C

"You can't trust her argument about climate policy — she's not even a scientist." This is an example of which fallacy?

1. A.Straw man
2. B.False dilemma
3. C.Circular reasoning
4. D.Ad hominem✓

Correct answer: D

Doctor is to Hospital as Judge is to:

1. A.Court✓
2. B.Jail
3. C.Law School
4. D.Police Station

Correct answer: A

"Every time the factory increased production, river pollution downstream increased." What can be most reasonably concluded?

1. A.The factory's production is definitely the sole cause of pollution
2. B.There is a likely correlation between factory production and pollution levels, warranting further investigation✓
3. C.The river was polluted before the factory existed
4. D.No relationship exists between the two

Correct answer: B

If 40% of a number is 80, what is the number?

1. A.160
2. B.180
3. C.200✓
4. D.320

Correct answer: C

A shopkeeper buys an item for ₹500 and sells it for ₹575. What is the profit percentage?

1. A.10%
2. B.20%
3. C.12.5%
4. D.15%✓

Correct answer: D

A can complete a job in 10 days and B can complete it in 15 days. Working together, how many days will they take?

1. A.6 days✓
2. B.5 days
3. C.8 days
4. D.12 days

Correct answer: A

A pie chart shows a company's expenses: Salaries 40%, Rent 20%, Marketing 15%, Utilities 10%, Others 15%. If total expenses are ₹20,00,000, what is the amount spent on Marketing?

1. A.₹2,00,000
2. B.₹3,00,000✓
3. C.₹4,00,000
4. D.₹5,00,000

Correct answer: B

If x² − 5x + 6 = 0, what are the values of x?

1. A.1, 6
2. B.-2, -3
3. C.2, 3✓
4. D.2, -3

Correct answer: C

What is the area of a rectangle with length 12 cm and breadth 7 cm?

1. A.19 cm²
2. B.42 cm²
3. C.68 cm²
4. D.84 cm²✓

Correct answer: D