Practice Paper for CLAT UG 2026- I

1. Despite the storm, the lighthouse stood tall, its light __________ through the darkness.

A. twinkling
B. flickering
C. beaming
D. shimmering

Answer: C. beaming
Explanation: “Beaming” conveys the strength and consistency of the lighthouse light, especially appropriate in a storm.

2. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “Incredulous”.

A. Believable
B. Disbelieving
C. Surprised
D. Confused

Answer: B. Disbelieving
Explanation: “Incredulous” means unwilling or unable to believe something.

3. Identify the grammatical error:

“Each of the students have submitted their assignments.”
A. Each of the students
B. have submitted
C. their assignments
D. No error

Answer: B. have submitted
Explanation: “Each” is singular; it should be “has submitted.”

4. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
He was accused ______ cheating in the final exam.

A. of
B. for
C. with
D. by

Answer: A. of
Explanation: The standard expression is “accused of.”

5. What is the tone of the passage if the author uses sarcastic humor to criticize a political leader?

A. Optimistic
B. Satirical
C. Analytical
D. Objective

Answer: B. Satirical
Explanation: Satire involves using humor, irony, or ridicule to expose or criticize.

6. Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?

A. The teacher scolded the student.
B. The student was scolded by the teacher.
C. The teacher is scolding the student.
D. The student scolds the teacher.

Answer: B. The student was scolded by the teacher.
Explanation: This is the only sentence where the subject receives the action.

7. Who won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?

A. Greta Thunberg
B. Malala Yousafzai
C. Narges Mohammadi
D. Maria Ressa

Answer: C. Narges Mohammadi
Explanation: She was awarded for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

8. Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?

A. Japan
B. France
C. Italy
D. Australia

Answer: B. France
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics were hosted in Paris.

9. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the Aditya-L1 mission to study:

A. Moon
B. Mars
C. Sun
D. Jupiter

Answer: C. Sun
Explanation: Aditya-L1 is India’s first mission to study solar activity.

10. Which Indian state recently implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Maharashtra
D. Assam

Answer: B. Uttarakhand
Explanation: Uttarakhand became the first state to implement UCC after Independence.

11. Which global crisis was the central theme of COP29?

A. Biodiversity
B. Climate change adaptation
C. Clean drinking water
D. Arctic melting

Answer: B. Climate change adaptation
Explanation: COP29 emphasized climate resilience and adaptation strategies.

Passage: Rahul, a 17-year-old, approached a car dealer to buy a used motorcycle. He falsely claimed he was 18 and presented a fake ID. The dealer, relying on the ID, sold him the motorcycle. A week later, Rahul crashed the motorcycle and refused to pay the remaining installment. The dealer sued for the balance amount.

12. Can the contract between Rahul and the dealer be enforced?

A. Yes, because Rahul misrepresented his age.
B. No, because a minor’s contract is void.
C. Yes, because he had submitted a valid ID.
D. No, because the motorcycle was damaged.

Answer: B. No, because a minor’s contract is void.
Explanation: Under Indian Contract Law, any agreement with a minor is void ab initio, even if there is misrepresentation of age.

13. Can the dealer claim damages for misrepresentation?

A. Yes, because Rahul intentionally misled him.
B. No, because fraud by a minor doesn’t create legal liability.
C. Yes, because the contract was in writing.
D. No, because the contract involved a vehicle.

Answer: B. No, because fraud by a minor doesn’t create legal liability.
Explanation: Minors are not liable in tort when the tort is intertwined with a void contract.

Passage: A public university issued a circular banning all religious attire within classrooms to maintain “secular discipline.” A group of students challenged the circular, arguing it violated their fundamental rights under Article 25 of the Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of conscience and religion.

14. Is the university circular a reasonable restriction on Article 25?

A. Yes, because uniforms are mandatory in educational institutions.
B. No, because it completely bans the expression of religious identity.
C. Yes, because education is more important than religious practices.
D. No, because it is a private university.

Answer: B. No, because it completely bans the expression of religious identity.
Explanation: Restrictions on Article 25 must be reasonable and not arbitrary; a blanket ban is likely to be held unconstitutional.

15. Can Article 25 be restricted under the Constitution?

A. No, it’s an absolute right.
B. Yes, only during emergency.
C. Yes, on grounds of public order, morality, and health.
D. No, unless Parliament passes a special law.

Answer: C. Yes, on grounds of public order, morality, and health.
Explanation: Article 25 is subject to reasonable restrictions based on these grounds.

Passage: Priya was walking home at night when a man suddenly approached her, trying to snatch her purse. She hit him with a metal water bottle and ran. The man later filed a police complaint alleging assault.

16. Can Priya be held guilty of assault?

A. Yes, because she injured the man.
B. No, because she used force to protect herself.
C. Yes, because she could have just run away.
D. No, because she didn’t intend to hurt him.

Answer: B. No, because she used force to protect herself.
Explanation: The Indian Penal Code allows reasonable force in private defence to protect person or property.

17. What condition must be met to justify self-defence?

A. The assailant must be known.
B. The defender must suffer an injury.
C. The threat must be real and imminent.
D. The attacker must have a weapon.

Answer: C. The threat must be real and imminent.
Explanation: Self-defence is valid only if the danger is immediate and genuine.

Passage: The Supreme Court ruled that companies found responsible for oil spills in coastal regions must not only clean the affected area but also pay damages to local fishing communities. The Court emphasized the “Polluter Pays Principle,” under which the polluting party bears the cost of remediation and compensation.

18. What does the Polluter Pays Principle imply?

A. The government should clean the environment.
B. The polluter must compensate for the harm caused.
C. Victims of pollution must seek private remedies.
D. The environment must be preserved at all costs.

Answer: B. The polluter must compensate for the harm caused.
Explanation: This principle holds polluters financially liable for the environmental damage they cause.

19. Which Article of the Constitution supports environmental protection?

A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 25

Answer: C. Article 21
Explanation: The Right to Life includes the right to a clean and healthy environment, as held by the Supreme Court.

Passage: Mr. Rao built a factory that emits loud noise and smoke. His neighbor, Mr. Das, finds it hard to sleep or breathe due to the constant disturbance and files a suit claiming nuisance. Mr. Rao argues that he has followed all legal regulations regarding emissions and zoning.

20. Is Mr. Rao liable for nuisance?

A. Yes, because he is causing a substantial and unreasonable interference.
B. No, because he is complying with government regulations.
C. No, because it’s a factory zone.
D. Yes, because factories must not be built in residential areas.

Answer: A. Yes, because he is causing a substantial and unreasonable interference.
Explanation: Even lawful activities can amount to nuisance if they substantially interfere with another’s use of property.

21. What kind of nuisance is this?

A. Public nuisance
B. Private nuisance
C. Statutory nuisance
D. Constructive nuisance

Answer: B. Private nuisance
Explanation: The disturbance affects an individual’s private property and rights.

22. Principle: Every person has a right to self-defence against unlawful force.
Fact: X was attacked by Y and responded with greater force, injuring Y badly.

A. X has exceeded the right
B. X was justified
C. Y is not liable
D. Both are guilty

Answer: A. X has exceeded the right
Explanation: Self-defence must be proportional.

23. Legal maxim “Nemo judex in causa sua” means:

A. No one can be punished twice
B. No one is above law
C. No one shall be a judge in his own case
D. Let the buyer beware

Answer: C. No one shall be a judge in his own case
Explanation: It’s a rule against bias.

24. Statement: All cats are mammals. Some mammals are dogs.
Conclusion:

I. Some cats are dogs.
II. All dogs are mammals.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both follow
D. Neither follows

Answer: B. Only II follows
Explanation: First is logically incorrect; second is valid.

25. What comes next in the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?

A. 162
B. 243
C. 324
D. 729

Answer: B. 243
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 3.

26. If ‘RAIN’ is coded as ‘SZJO’, then ‘CLOUD’ is:

A. DMPVE
B. BMPUC
C. DMNVE
D. FNQWG

Answer: A. DMPVE
Explanation: Each letter is shifted by +1.

27. Assertion: Online education is more flexible.
Reason: It allows access to resources anytime.

A. Both A and R are true, R explains A
B. Both A and R are true, R does not explain A
C. A is true, R is false
D. A is false, R is true

Answer: A. Both A and R are true, R explains A
Explanation: The reason supports the assertion.

28. Find the missing number:
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

A. 40
B. 42
C. 36
D. 44

Answer: A. 42
Explanation: The difference increases by 2: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.

29. A number is divisible by 9 if:

A. Last digit is 9
B. It ends in 0
C. Sum of digits is divisible by 9
D. It is even

Answer: C. Sum of digits is divisible by 9
Explanation: Rule of divisibility for 9.

30. A sells a shirt for ₹960 at a 20% loss. What was the cost price?

A. ₹1200
B. ₹1000
C. ₹960
D. ₹1140

Answer: A. ₹1200
Explanation: 960 = 80% of CP → CP = 960 × 100 / 80.