What Do You Know About The Clat?

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CLAT is a centralised test for admission to 18 National Law Universities in India. With this quiz, challenge yourself of your knowledge of the CLAT.

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1.

What is the meaning of CLAT?
- A.
  
  Common Law Admissions Test
- B.
  
  Common Long Aptitude Test
- C.
  
  Civil Law Aptitude Test
- D.
  
  Civil Law Admissions Test
Correct Answer
A. Common Law Admissions Test

Explanation
The correct answer is Common Law Admissions Test. CLAT stands for Common Law Admissions Test, which is an entrance examination conducted in India for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by various national law universities. This test assesses a candidate's aptitude and knowledge in areas such as English, general knowledge, mathematics, legal reasoning, and logical reasoning.

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2.

When was the CLAT created?
- A.
  
  2008
- B.
  
  2009
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  2015
Correct Answer
A. 2008

Explanation
The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) was created in 2008.

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3.

Who filled a public interest litigation which resulted in the creation of the CLAT?
- A.
  
  Akbar Ali
- B.
  
  Prakash Amtee
- C.
  
  Mithu Alur
- D.
  
  Varun Bhagat
Correct Answer
D. Varun Bhagat

Explanation
Varun Bhagat filled a public interest litigation which resulted in the creation of the CLAT.

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4.

Which law school conducted the first CLAT?
- A.
  
  National Law School University of India
- B.
  
  Hidayatullah National Law University
- C.
  
  Gujarat National Law University
- D.
  
  Nalsar University of Law
Correct Answer
A. National Law School University of India

Explanation
The correct answer is National Law School University of India. This is because the question is asking about the law school that conducted the first CLAT (Common Law Admission Test), and it was conducted by the National Law School University of India.

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5.

For undergraduate law programs, the test is taken after the...
- A.
  
  10th grade
- B.
  
  11th grade
- C.
  
  12th grade
- D.
  
  9th grade
Correct Answer
C. 12th grade

Explanation
Undergraduate law programs typically require applicants to have completed their high school education. In most countries, high school education consists of grades 9 to 12. Therefore, the test for undergraduate law programs is taken after the completion of 12th grade, as this is when students finish their high school education and are eligible to apply for such programs.

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6.

The test is made up of which type of questions?
- A.
  
  True/False Questions
- B.
  
  Multiple Choice Questions
- C.
  
  Matching Type Questions
- D.
  
  Essay Questions
Correct Answer
B. Multiple Choice Questions

Explanation
The test is made up of multiple choice questions, which means that the test taker is presented with a question and a set of possible answers, and they must choose the correct answer from the options provided. This type of question allows for a range of possible answers and provides the test taker with a higher chance of guessing the correct answer compared to other question types.

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7.

The test covers which of these subject areas?
- A.
  
  History
- B.
  
  Geography
- C.
  
  Social Studies
- D.
  
  Current Affairs
Correct Answer
D. Current Affairs

Explanation
The test covers current affairs, which refers to the latest events and developments happening around the world. It focuses on topics such as politics, economics, science, technology, and global issues. This subject area is important to stay informed and aware of current events and their impact on society.

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8.

The test DOES NOT cover which of these areas?
- A.
  
  Legal Awareness
- B.
  
  Logical Reasoning
- C.
  
  Social Studies
- D.
  
  Mathematics
Correct Answer
C. Social Studies

Explanation
The test does not cover social studies. This means that the test does not include questions or topics related to subjects such as history, geography, civics, or sociology. The test may focus on areas such as legal awareness, logical reasoning, and mathematics, but social studies is not included in the content covered by the test.

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9.

Which of these universities conducts its own separate entrance test?
- A.
  
  Tamil Nadu National Law School
- B.
  
  National Law University, Orissa
- C.
  
  Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
- D.
  
  National Law University, Delhi
Correct Answer
D. National Law University, Delhi

Explanation
National Law University, Delhi conducts its own separate entrance test. This means that in order to gain admission into this university, students are required to take a specific entrance test conducted by the university itself. This is in contrast to the other universities listed, which may have different admission criteria or may accept scores from a common entrance test.

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10.

How many law schools are participating in conducting CLAT?
- A.
  
  17
- B.
  
  19
- C.
  
  18
- D.
  
  43
Correct Answer
C. 18

Explanation
There are a total of 18 law schools participating in conducting CLAT.

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