List of top Questions asked in CLAT- 2012

The least value of $x$, for which the expression $x^2 + x + 17$ will not give a prime number, is
An argument is given below. On the basis of that argument, find out the parallel argument from the given list of subsequent arguments.
Argument: Himalayan Sparrows are disappearing. This bird is an Indian bird; therefore, Indian birds are disappearing.
Should Judicial Activism be discouraged?
Arguments:
I. No, it would lead to executive dictatorship.
II. Yes, Judiciary should stay in the \dots
Should the Judiciary be independent of Executive and Legislature?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is necessary to ensure impartiality in the administration of Justice.
II. No, it will develop inertia in Executive and Legislature.
Should E-Governance be introduced at every level of public administration?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will reduce corruption.
II. No, it will lead to unemployment.
Should there be a world Government?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will eliminate inter-state conflicts.
II. No, Rich and Powerful countries will dominate it.
\(P\) sells a table to \(Q\) at a profit of 10% and \(Q\) sells it to \(R\) at a profit of 12%. If \(R\) pays Rs. 246.40 for it, then how much had \(P\) paid for it?
Of the four alternatives given, find the one which is different from the rest.
Statement:
I. Democrats are secularists.
Which of the following statements, if true, would show that the above statement is false?
Statement: “Where there is a cloud, there is a rain.” Which of the following statements, if true, would show that the above statement is false?
Statements:
I. All persons who have done any creative work can be responsible critics.
II. Z has not done any creative work.
III. Therefore, \dots
Statement:
I. One who has squared a circle is not a mathematician.
II. Therefore, \dots
Statement: The Supreme Court of India is encouraging Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Identify the correct reason.
I. To increase the reach of justice to the disadvantaged sections of society
II. To quicken the pace of justice
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Each question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three. Choose the set in which the statements are logically related.
Statements:
(i) X and Y are siblings.
(ii) X and Y do not quarrel.
(iii) Siblings are known to quarrel often.
(iv) X and Y quarrel often.
(v) All those who quarrel are siblings.
(vi) X and Y cannot be siblings.

Each question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three. Choose the set in which the statements are logically related. Statements:
(i) All mangoes are fruits.
(ii) All mangoes are green.
(iii) All mangoes are oval shaped.
(iv) All fruits are sweet.
(v) All mangoes are sweet.
(vi) All fruits are expensive.

Each question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three. Choose the set in which the statements are logically related.
Statements:
(i) All frogs are amphibians.
(ii) All amphibians are not frogs.
(iii) All amphibians are cold blooded.
(iv) All frogs lay eggs.
(v) All amphibians lay eggs.
(vi) Frogs are cold blooded.

Each question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three. Choose the set in which the statements are logically related. Statements:
(i) Some men are of short-height.
(ii) Short-heighted men are intelligent.
(iii) Sudhir is a man.
(iv) Sudhir is of short-height.
(v) Sudhir is intelligent.
(vi) All men are intelligent.

Two statements are given, followed by four options on which conclusions follow. Decide which conclusions logically follow the statements. Statements:
(i) All girls are students.
(ii) All doctors are students.
Conclusions:
I. All girls are students.
II. Some students are girls.
III. Some students are doctors.
IV. All doctors are girls.

Two statements are given, followed by four options about which conclusions follow. Decide which conclusions logically follow the statements.
Statements:
(i) All researchers are sociologists.
(ii) Some researchers are professors.
Conclusions:
I. All researchers are professors.
II. Some researchers are professors.
III. Some professors are sociologists.

Two statements are given, followed by four options about which conclusions follow. Decide which conclusions logically follow the statements.
Statements:
(i) Some democracies are dictatorships.
(ii) No dictatorship is a monarchy.
Conclusions:
I. No democracy is a monarchy.
II. No dictatorship is a democracy.
III. Some democracies are monarchies.
IV. Some dictatorships are democracies.

Statements:
I. No athletes are vegetarians.
II. All players are athletes.
III. Therefore, \dots

Statement: Should a strong institution of ombudsman be created in India?

Arguments:
i. Yes, this will bring transparency and accountability in the administration.
ii. No, this will develop lack of initiative and flexibility in the administration.

Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges and universities be abolished?
Arguments:
i. Yes, this will eliminate the possibility of favouritism.
ii. No, teaching faculty will lose control over the students and this would adversely affect their academic growth.

Statement: Should military training be made compulsory for all college and university students?

Arguments:
i. Yes, this will develop in them a sense of punctuality and discipline.
ii. No, military training should be given only to those students who are physically fit.