List of top Questions asked in CLAT

A dealer buys an article for Rs. 380. What price should he mark so that after allowing a discount of 5% he still makes a profit of 25% on the article?

The price of 2 trousers and 4 shirts is Rs. 1,600. With the same amount one can buy 1 trouser and 6 shirts. If one wants to buy 12 shirts, he has to pay}

If 0.06% of a number is 84, then 30% of that number is

The value of $ \frac{1}{x^2} + \frac{1}{y^2} $ where $ x = 2 + \sqrt{3} $ and $ y = 2 - \sqrt{3} $ is

A sum was divided among $P$, $Q$ & $R$. $R$ got double than $P$ who got double than $Q$. If the difference between the shares of $Q$ and $R$ is Rs. 3675.00, then the sum in rupees is

A train 300 metres long is running at a speed of 25 meters per second, it will cross a bridge 200 metres long in

The least value of $x$, for which the expression $x^2 + x + 17$ will not give a prime number, is

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 there be a world Government?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will eliminate inter-state conflicts.
II. No, Rich and Powerful countries will dominate it.

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 Judicial Activism be discouraged?
Arguments:
I. No, it would lead to executive dictatorship.
II. Yes, Judiciary should stay in the \dots

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.

Statistics allows us to understand the reality. It indicates developmental directions. Statistics is good for exposing reality, but it can also be manipulated to perpetuate untruth and misunderstanding. Data has power to mislead people.

Technology has developed out of stone tools which were used in ancient times. At first, development of new technology was slow, but after neo-liberal economic policy was adopted there has been a tremendous growth in the technology sector. This paragraph best supports the statement that:

I. Prices of toys in the market have gone down.
II. Government has reduced import duty on toys.

I. Inflation rate in India has come down.
II. Reserve Bank of India has increased interest rate.

I. More and more students are opting for legal education
II. Bar Council of India has introduced Bar Examination

I. Sea level is steadily rising
II. Global Warming is a serious problem which the world is facing

I. Financial institutions are lax, unregulated
II. Today, the world is passing through a serious phase of economic crisis

$P$ 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?

Two statements are given, followed by four options. Decide which statement logically follows the given premises.
Statements:
(i) Cheese is bad for people with high-cholesterol.
(ii) Sumeet does not eat cheese.
(a) Sumeet has high-cholesterol.
(b) Cheese is bad for Sumeet.
(c) People with high-cholesterol do not eat cheese.
(d) None of the above.

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.