CLAT Legal Reasoning & Aptitude

Question 1

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with equality before law?

Accepted Answer

Article 14

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Article 19

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Article 21

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Article 32

Question 2

What is 'Mens Rea' in criminal law?

Accepted Answer

Guilty mind

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Physical act

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Legal defense

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Punishment

Question 3

Which one is a source of law in India?

Accepted Answer

Statutes

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Newspapers

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Customs only

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Fiction

Question 4

Doctrine of 'Stare Decisis' means:

Accepted Answer

Following precedent

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Hearing again

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Disregard precedent

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Delaying judgment

Question 5

In tort law, 'negligence' is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Lack of due care

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Intentional harm

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Malice

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Strict liability

Question 6

What is a contract?

Accepted Answer

Legal agreement

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Promise

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Moral duty

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Friendship

Question 7

Which case established basic structure doctrine in India?

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala

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Golaknath v State of Punjab

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Minerva Mills v Union of India

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Maneka Gandhi v Union of India

Question 8

In law, 'Ultra Vires' means:

Accepted Answer

Beyond powers

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Within powers

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Legal limitation

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Void contract

Question 9

What is the purpose of legal reasoning in CLAT?

Accepted Answer

Apply law to facts

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Memorize law

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Quote case names

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Argue emotionally