iQuanta has launched a Mini Mock Series covering all the sections of the CLAT exam, these questions have been handpicked by our faculty based on the latest CLAT exam pattern.
Instructions:-
1. Attempt all the questions.
2. Once you have completed all the questions of a particular section click on the submit button for scores and explanations then move to the next sections.
3. For each correct answer, you receive 1 mark. For this mock, there is no negative marking.
English Language
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.
At the dawn of the new millennium came the news that the human genome had been decoded. All the 30,000 genes that human beings carry today, we are told, are identical to those of our Stone Age ancestors who lived thousands of years ago. One of the traits that has come down to us from them, along with others that are needed for survival, is the desire for achievement.
It is said that nature gave us this instinct because the need to achieve, like the need to reproduce, the need to eat, the need to drink and the need to breathe, is simply too important to be left to chance. History shows the hunger for achievement is a highly evolved one and undoubtedly the strongest one. We tend to forget it but it underlines much of our experience. Most important, without it, how would we learn and grow, aspire to greater perfection?
I have seen Dr Vikram Sarabhai’s vision succeeding over three decades through sustained and coordinated achievement. At work in that and any other endeavour was this same desire to exceed the limits. As we try and excel, role models play a guiding role. The power of Vikram Sarabhai was such that others took up his vision and completed it long after he was no more. For you it could be someone else whom you admire – a sportsperson, a teacher, a successful entrepreneur.
I recently had the chance to meet a legendary personality, a role model herself. Lata Mangeshkar was presiding over a function in remembrance of her father, Master Deenanath Mangeshkar. Lata Mangeshkar is a recipient of the Bharat Ratna and I felt honoured that she had asked me to inaugurate the 450-bed Deenanath Hospital and Research Centre in Pune. I visited the hospital just before the inauguration. I found that it would be treating nearly 30 per cent of the patients free. I was touched by the fact that despite her wealth and fame, she had not lost sight of the fact that one needs to do all one can to help relieve the suffering of others.
Her songs played over the radio have brought pleasure to countless hearts over the decades. During the India–China conflict in 1962, her song ‘Ae mere vatan ke logo’ moved an entire nation. Few people can claim to have influenced the lives of millions in such a delightful way.
Role models can help us focus on what is correct for us as individuals, as groups and, of course, as a nation. They can also lead us to great success. We seem to have gotten carried away with the success of a few in the field of information technology. But that is indeed nothing compared to what we can and should achieve. Ancient India was a knowledge society and a leader in many intellectual pursuits, particularly in the fields of mathematics, medicine and astronomy. A renaissance is imperative for us to once again become a knowledge superpower rather than simply providing cheap labour in areas of high technology.
Current Affairs and General Knowledge
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.
The BJP has won in Indore with a massive 10.09 lakh margin, receiving 12,26,751 votes. His nearest competitor: NOTA, with 2,18,674 votes.
The extraordinary result in Indore is the most votes that the “None Of The Above” (NOTA) option has ever received in any constituency to date. The previous NOTA record-holder was Gopalganj, in 2019, when 51,660 voters chose this option.
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to introduce the NOTA option for voters, in order to protect the secrecy of voters’ choice.
Legal Reasoning
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.
Media and law together is very important in today’s world. Not because they both are connected with each other, but both help us to live our life easily. As media is the source through which we can know what our government is doing for us. For example, the laws made by the Government, policies started by them and many other things. Laws help us to enjoy our freedom so that there is a decorum in the society and there will be no conflict in the society. Law is made for the benefit of the individual living in the state.
Media is a source of RTI which made the Government transparent so that we can ask government that where they are using the money, how they are using and on what bases. Together, media and law help the society to work properly and according to the norms and values. The law is the organisation of the natural rights of lawful defence. It is the substitution of a common force for individual forces and this common force is to do only what the individual forces have natural and lawful rights to do.
1. To protect personal liberties and properties
2. To maintain the rights of each and to cause justice to reign over us all
There are three main working bodies in our Sovereign State.
1. Supreme Court: Apex Court of the country and also known as Federal Court, Guardian of the Constitution and the highest court of appeal. Established on 28th January, 1950.
2. High Court: Known as last court of regular appeals. The High Courts are also termed as the Courts of Equity and can be approached in writs only for violation of fundamental rights under the provisions of Article 226 of the Constitution.
3. Lower Courts/Tribunals: Known as District Court of India. These courts are under administrative and judicial control of the High Court of the State to which the district concerned belongs. On criminal side, the lowest court is that of the Judicial Magistrate.
‘Media’ is the plural form of ‘medium’ which describes any channel of communication. This can include anything from printed paper to digital data and encompasses art, news, educational content and numerous other forms of information. The earliest printed mass medium was probably European popular prints from about 1400. The term “Mass Media” was coined with the creation of print media which is notable for being the first example of mass media, as we use the term today. This form of media started in Europe in the Middle Ages. The printing press preceded the advent of printed news in India by about 250 years. It was in 1674 that the first printing apparatus was established in Bombay, followed by Madras in 1772. India’s first newspaper, Calcutta General Advertise, also known as the Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, was established in January 1780. First Hindi daily, Samachar Sudha Varshan, began in 1854.
[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Hidden Mystery Behind Media and Law, blog by edge.org]
Logical Reasoning
Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.
A country’s progress and economic resilience are closely tied to the equitable distribution of resources and responsibilities among its citizens. Achieving gender equality in resource allocation is pivotal for advancing key developmental objectives. When women have equal access and control over essential resources, it enhances their participation in the workforce and their representation in decision-making roles, significantly contributing to the nation’s economic growth.
While ‘resources’ often refer to tangible assets like household income, finance, or education, they also encompass political aspects such as leadership skills, access to information, organizational capabilities, tangible materials like land and equipment, and even time. Beyond their economic significance, these resources hold considerable value in the political sphere.
In India, gender inequality in resource allocation remains a persistent challenge. Many resources, including land, education, and finance, remain inaccessible to women, depriving them of decision-making power. This negatively impacts the well-being of families and communities. Time poverty, where women’s time is limited due to unpaid caregiving responsibilities, is prevalent across all women’s sections. The lack of mentorship and networking opportunities, limited land ownership, and inadequate representation in decision-making roles further hinder women’s career progression and their potential to take on leadership roles in various sectors.
Traditional societal norms have resulted in a gender-based division of responsibilities, with women predominantly burdened with unpaid care and domestic duties. This has largely restricted their ability to engage in productive activities outside the household, limiting their personal and economic growth. Their access to vital resources, such as education, healthcare, finance, and technology, remains unequal compared to men.
Addressing these disparities and propelling women into decision-making roles is not just a moral obligation but essential for India to achieve its developmental objectives. For instance, Arpana Adhikary, serving as a district coordinator for the Swachh Bharat Mission in Assam’s Barpeta district, exemplifies how women in leadership roles can drive inclusion and empower other women to make decisions at the grassroots level. Efforts should be intensified to promote equal distribution of domestic responsibilities between genders, develop and implement policies that reduce gender biases, increase women’s access to resources, and foster an environment conducive to their leadership. By considering the gendered division of resources, it can help identify areas of persistent gender inequality and allocate resources to address these disparities.
Quantitative Techniques
The following graph gives Sales, expenses and Capital of a company for a period of five years 1994-98. Read the graph and answer the following questions.