CLAT (Law) Legal Reasoning Mock Test
6 free timed sets · 218 questions · 1 easy / 2 moderate / 215 hard · solutions for every question
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1. The principle 'audi alteram partem' means:
- (A) No one can be a judge in their own cause
- (B) Hear the other side
- (C) Let the decision stand
- (D) Ignorance of law is no excuse
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(B) Hear the other side. Concept: Principles of natural justice — fairness rules every authority must follow before deciding against a person. Why B is correct: "Audi alteram partem" literally means "hear the other side": no one should be condemned unheard; notice and a fair opportunity to reply must be given. Why others are wrong: - A) "No one can be a judge in his own cause" is nemo judex in causa sua (rule against bias). - C) "Let the decision stand" is stare decisis (precedent). - D) "Ignorance of law is no excuse" is ignorantia juris non excusat. Remember: Two pillars of natural justice: (1) nemo judex in causa sua — bias; (2) audi alteram partem — hearing. Maneka Gandhi (1978) read them into Article 21.
2. Dworkin contends that to every legal question there is only one right answer. Which proposition below is most inconsistent with this claim?
- (A) The rights of the parties feature in the determination of most cases before the courts.
- (B) Judges exercise strong discretion.
- (C) Judges seek the best 'fit' with constitutional and institutional history.
- (D) In hard cases judges generally decide cases on the basis of rights.
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(B) Judges exercise strong discretion.. Correct answer: Judges exercise strong discretion..
3. What is the constitutive theory of recognition?
- (A) Recognition requires constitutional approval by third nations
- (B) Recognition requires that the constitution of the recognised State includes sufficient human rights guarantees
- (C) Countries wishing to be recognised must possess a valid constitution
- (D) Recognition is determinative of statehood
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(D) Recognition is determinative of statehood. Correct answer: Recognition is determinative of statehood.
CLAT (Law) Legal Reasoning — FAQs
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218 questions across 6 sets: 1 easy, 2 moderate and 215 hard.
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No. Each attempt draws a fresh random subset, shuffles the order and options, and prefers questions you have not seen on this device. The Surprise Set draws from the whole subject pool.
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