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Sectional Test on General Knowledge for CLAT UG [Part 1]

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Adtiya Aryan
12 July 20252 min read
This General Knowledge sectional test for CLAT UG is designed to assess your awareness of current affairs and important static facts relevant to law aspirants.
Use this test to evaluate your preparation and stay updated with the kind of questions likely to be asked in the exam.
Q1. In April 2025, which country formally joined NATO as its 33rd member?
A. Sweden
B. Finland
C. Ukraine
D. Georgia
Q2. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 primarily aims to:
A. Promote digital literacy
B. Regulate cryptocurrency
C. Safeguard personal data and privacy
D. Ban third-party apps in India
Q3. Who won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and formed the government in India?
A. INDIA Alliance
B. NDA led by BJP
C. Third Front
D. Aam Aadmi Party-led coalition
Q4. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is headquartered in:
A. Brussels
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. The Hague
Q5. Which location in India introduced hydrogen fuel cell buses in 2023 under NTPC’s green hydrogen mobility initiative?
A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Leh (Ladakh)
D. Kochi
Q6. The Ken-Betwa River Linking Project is a collaboration between which two Indian states?
A. Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan and Gujarat
C. Bihar and Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh and Odisha
Q7. Which Indian personality was awarded the Templeton Prize 2024 for contributions to spirituality and social justice?
A. Kailash Satyarthi
B. Dr. Vandana Shiva
C. Sri M
D. Sonam Wangchuk
Q8. The Basic Structure Doctrine was established by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
A. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
B. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
C. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
D. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
Q9. As of May 2025, who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A. Rajiv Kumar
B. Arun Goel
C. Sushil Chandra
D. Gyanesh Kumar
Q10. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) includes which countries?
A. India, USA, UK, Australia
B. India, USA, Japan, Australia
C. India, Russia, China, USA
D. India, South Korea, USA, Japan

Answer Key and Detailed Explanations

Q. No.AnswerExplanation
1A. SwedenSweden officially joined NATO on March 7, 2024, becoming the alliance’s 33rd member. Finland had joined earlier in April 2023.
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C. Safeguard personal data and privacy
The DPDP Act, 2023 regulates personal data processing and strengthens digital privacy, modeled on global practices like GDPR.
3B. NDA led by BJPThe BJP-led NDA retained power in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, securing a third consecutive term with reduced majority.
4D. The HagueThe ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
5C. Leh (Ladakh)In August 2023, NTPC, in collaboration with MNRE, deployed five hydrogen fuel cell buses in Leh, Ladakh — the first commercial trial of hydrogen buses on public roads in India
6A. Madhya Pradesh and Uttar PradeshThe Ken-Betwa project is India’s first river-linking initiative, involving MP and UP, aiming to address drought and irrigation issues.
7B. Dr. Vandana ShivaThe Templeton Prize 2024 was awarded to environmentalist and author Dr. Vandana Shiva for her work on ecological sustainability and justice.
8C. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of KeralaIn 1973, this landmark judgment gave rise to the Basic Structure Doctrine, limiting Parliament’s amending powers under Article 368.
9D. Gyanesh KumarAs of May 2025, Gyanesh Kumar succeeded Rajiv Kumar and is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India.
10B. India, USA, Japan, AustraliaThe Quad is a strategic dialogue between India, USA, Japan, and Australia aimed at promoting Indo-Pacific cooperation and security.
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