CLAT Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Techniques 4

Question 1

In a family, P is the brother of Q. Q is the mother of R. S is the father of R. How is P related to S?

Accepted Answer

Brother-in-law

Answer

P is Q's brother; Q is married to S (parents of R); therefore P is S's brother-in-law.

Question 2

Directions: Read and choose. 'Judicial activism occurs when courts interpret laws broadly to advance social justice.' Which statement best critiques this?

Accepted Answer

Broad interpretation may overstep judicial authority into legislative domain.

Answer

The strongest critique is that broad interpretation risks usurping the legislature's law-making role, violating separation of powers.

Question 3

If SOME lawyers are judges and ALL judges are public servants, which must be true?

Accepted Answer

Some lawyers are public servants.

Answer

The lawyers who are also judges must be public servants (since all judges are public servants), so at least some lawyers are public servants.

Question 4

The average of 5 numbers is 20. If one number is excluded, the average drops to 15. What is the excluded number?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

Total of 5 numbers = 100; total of remaining 4 = 60; excluded number = 100 − 60 = 40.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of the 'slippery slope' fallacy?

Accepted Answer

If we allow assisted dying, soon we will allow killing anyone inconvenient.

Answer

Claiming one action inevitably leads to an extreme, unrelated consequence without evidence is the slippery slope fallacy.

(CLAT) Common Law Admission Test Practice Test

(CLAT) Common Law Admission Test Practice Test

CLAT Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Techniques 4