CLAT 2016 Question Paper

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CLAT 2016 - Question 1

I like reading journals _______ novels.

CLAT 2016 - Question 2

There isn't _______ water in the overhead tank.

CLAT 2016 - Question 3

They always give the available seats to _______ comes first.

CLAT 2016 - Question 5

If you promise _______ angry with me, I’ll tell you what I broke.

CLAT 2016 - Question 6

A thief does not ______ the door.

CLAT 2016 - Question 7

There is a lot of work ______ hand. Let's cancel ______ picnic.

CLAT 2016 - Question 9

Professor Ahmed ____ teaching us _____ August, 2012.

CLAT 2016 - Question 10

The method and practice of teaching is called ____.

Complete the sentences with the correct options:

CLAT 2016 - Question 15

Mani, along with his friends, _____ for basketball practice every morning.

Choose the correct spellings in questions given below:

Choose the most appropriate option for each of the following questions:

CLAT 2016 - Question 21

“Faux pas” means:

CLAT 2016 - Question 22

“Ab initio” means:

CLAT 2016 - Question 23

“To bury the hatchet” means:

CLAT 2016 - Question 24

“Amicus curiae” means:

Choose the correct option for each of the following questions:

CLAT 2016 - Question 25

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CLAT 2016 - Question 26

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CLAT 2016 - Question 27

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CLAT 2016 - Question 28

Choose the correct option.

Complete the proverb, in the following questions:

CLAT 2016 - Question 29

When _____ is bliss, it is _____ to be wise.

CLAT 2016 - Question 30

______ waters run _____.

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given after the passage:

Often, we passionately pursue matters that in the future appear to be contradictory to our real intention or nature; and triumph is followed by remorse or regret. There are numerous examples of such a trend in the annals of history and contemporary life.

Alfred Nobel was the son of Immanuel Nobel, an inventor who experimented extensively with explosives. Alfred too carried out research and experiments with a large range of chemicals; he found new methods to blast rocks for the construction of roads and bridges; he was engaged in the development of technology and different weapons; his life revolved around rockets and cannons and gun powder. The ingenuity of the scientist brought him enough wealth to buy the Bofors armament plant in Sweden.

Paradoxically, Nobel's life was a busy one yet he was lonely; and as he grew older, he began suffering from guilt of having invented the dynamite that was being used for destructive purposes. He set aside a huge part of his wealth to institute Nobel Prizes. Besides honouring men and women for their extraordinary achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine and literature, he wished to honour people who worked for the promotion of peace.

It's strange that the very man whose name was closely connected with explosives and inventions that helped in waging wars willed a large part of his earnings for the people who work for
the promotion of peace and the benefit of mankind. The Nobel Peace Prize is intended for a person who has accomplished the best work for fraternity among nations, for abolition or reduction of war and for promotion of peace.

Another example that comes to one's mind is that of Albert Einstein. In 1939, fearing that the Nazis would win the race to build the world's first atomic bomb, Einstein urged President Franklin D Roosevelt to launch an American programme on nuclear research. The matter was considered and a project called the Manhattan Project was initiated. The project involved intense nuclear research the construction of the world's first atomic bomb. All this while, Einstein had the impression that the bomb would be used to protect the world from the Nazis. But in 1945, when Hiroshima was bombed to end World War II, Einstein was deeply grieved and he regretted his endorsement of the need for nuclear research.

He also stated that had he known that the Germans would be unsuccessful in making the atomic bomb, he would have probably never recommended making one. In 1947, Einstein began working for the cause of disarmament. But, Einstein's name still continues to be linked with the bomb. Man's fluctuating thoughts, changing opinions, varying opportunities keep the mind in a state
of flux. Hence, the paradox of life: it's certain t hat nothing is certain in life.

CLAT 2016 - Question 31

The Manhattan Project was initiated ______.

CLAT 2016 - Question 32

Alfred established the Nobel Prizes to ______.

CLAT 2016 - Question 33

In paragraph 4, the word 'accomplished' means ___________.

CLAT 2016 - Question 34

In the fifth paragraph, the word 'endorsement' means

CLAT 2016 - Question 35

Working with arms and ammunition helped Alfred to amass _______.

CLAT 2016 - Question 36

Immanuel's interest in dynamites influenced Alfred's inclination for working ___________.

CLAT 2016 - Question 37

One of the paradoxes in Alfred's life was that he was ___________.

CLAT 2016 - Question 38

Einstein had the impression that the Germans would __________.

CLAT 2016 - Question 39

The passage is _____________.

CLAT 2016 - Question 40

The paradox, 'it's certain that nothing is certain in life', indicates the writer's

For the following questions answer them individually
CLAT 2016 - Question 41

India signed the "Paris Agreement on Climate Change" in April, 2016 at:

CLAT 2016 - Question 42

The country which cloned a buffalo calf first is:

CLAT 2016 - Question 43

Mars is also known as the:

CLAT 2016 - Question 44

In 2015, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi launched a new campaign, "Start up India, Stand up India". The campaign is aimed at:

CLAT 2016 - Question 45

Who is the author of "Crime & Punishment"?

CLAT 2016 - Question 46

Power to summon the Houses of the Parliament is vested with:

CLAT 2016 - Question 47

Which country is the first developed nation to default on debt of IMF?

CLAT 2016 - Question 48

Which State of India was declared in January, 2016 as the "first organic farming State of India"?

CLAT 2016 - Question 49

Punjabi has become the ______________ most common language in the Parliament of Canada.

CLAT 2016 - Question 50

Which State has become the first State to introduce compulsory gender education at the graduate level?

CLAT 2016 - Question 51

The highest peace time gallantry award Ashok Chakra was awarded posthumously during 2016 to:

CLAT 2016 - Question 52

The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 was enacted to give effect to:

CLAT 2016 - Question 54

Parliament of India consists of:

CLAT 2016 - Question 55

The direction to hold floor test to prove majority in the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand, to be held on 10th May, 2016 has been given on 6th May, 2016, by

CLAT 2016 - Question 56

Which organization has the motto 'Be Prepared'?

CLAT 2016 - Question 57

Under the Constitution of India, the official language of the Union is:

CLAT 2016 - Question 58

At the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships held at Doha in February, 2016, who among women won the gold medal in Long Jump?

CLAT 2016 - Question 59

The "Paris Agreement" was adopted in the twenty first session of Conference of Parties in the month of:

CLAT 2016 - Question 60

Who was conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award during August, 2015?

CLAT 2016 - Question 61

Who is the President of Sri Lanka?

CLAT 2016 - Question 62

Who has scored the fastest century in a Test Cricket match?

CLAT 2016 - Question 63

Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

CLAT 2016 - Question 64

Who is the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission?

CLAT 2016 - Question 65

Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly in framing the Indian Constitution?

CLAT 2016 - Question 66

In April 2016, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited India. Their names are:

CLAT 2016 - Question 67

In case the President of India wants to resign, he shall address his resignation to the:

CLAT 2016 - Question 68

Name the Indian Gymnast who has become the first female Indian Gymnast to qualify for the Olympics.

CLAT 2016 - Question 69

In case of death of both the President and Vice-President of India, who shall act as the President of India?

CLAT 2016 - Question 70

Who is the Union Finance Minister of India?

CLAT 2016 - Question 71

Who is the Chairman of National Green Tribunal?

CLAT 2016 - Question 72

Which State has the largest number of foreign students in India?

CLAT 2016 - Question 73

Who lit the torch from the sun's rays reflected in a parabolic mirror during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the site of ancient Olympia in Greece on 22nd April, 2016?

CLAT 2016 - Question 74

The Parliament of which country became first Parliament in the world to run entirely on Solar Power?

CLAT 2016 - Question 75

Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, in March, 2016, launched an ambitious programme "Setu Bharatam". The programme is aimed at:

CLAT 2016 - Question 76

How many Indian Universities/Institutes figure among the top 200 in BRICS rankings?

CLAT 2016 - Question 77

Which day is celebrated as "World Consumer Rights Day"?

CLAT 2016 - Question 78

Who was crowned as the winner of Femina Miss India 2016 and who will represent India at the Miss World pageant?

CLAT 2016 - Question 79

___________ is the fastest planet to revolve around the Sun.

CLAT 2016 - Question 80

Who has written the book "Indomitable Spirit"?

CLAT 2016 - Question 81

The Rajya Sabha in April, 2016 passed two Bills, which had already been passed by the Lok Sabha earlier, repealing certain outdated/old laws. The Bills intended to repeal:

CLAT 2016 - Question 82

"Beyond the Lines - An Autobiography" is authored by:

CLAT 2016 - Question 83

The maximum number of 'Smokeless Villages' are found in the State of:

CLAT 2016 - Question 84

In an attempt to curb black money, the Government has made PAN mandatory for all financial tractions exceeding Rupees:

CLAT 2016 - Question 85

In which of the following States / Union Territories, the Election Commission has decided to hold election in a single phase on May 16, 2016?

CLAT 2016 - Question 86

Name the country that has six Deputy Prime Ministers.

CLAT 2016 - Question 87

Country's first 'visually challenged friendly' railway station is:

CLAT 2016 - Question 88

The largest diaspora in the world is from:

CLAT 2016 - Question 89

A Japanese maglev, which is the fastest passenger train in the world, has broken its own record in 2015. The train reached ___________ kmph in the test run.

CLAT 2016 - Question 90

In January, 2016, at the first stage, the Union Ministry of Urban Development unveiled the list of ________ cities for smart cities mission out of 98 shortlisted cities:

CLAT 2016 - Question 91

The number of 'three-digit numbers' which are multiples of 9 are:

CLAT 2016 - Question 92

The value of a machine depreciates every year at the rate of 10% on its value at the beginning of that year. If the present value of the machine is Rs. 729, its worth three years ago was:

CLAT 2016 - Question 93

The angle subtended by the Minor segment of a circle at the center is __________ the angle subtended by the Major segment at the center of the circle.

CLAT 2016 - Question 94

What is the sum of all the natural numbers from 1 to 100?

CLAT 2016 - Question 95

A part of monthly hostel charges is fixed and the remaining depends on the number of days one has taken food in the mess. When a student A takes food for 20 days, she has to pay Rs. 1000 as hostel charges whereas a student B, who takes food for 26 days, pays Rs. 1180 as hostel charges. Find the fixed charges and the cost of food per day.

CLAT 2016 - Question 96

A library has an average of 510 visitors on Sundays and 240 on other days. What is the average number of visitors per day in the month of June beginning with a Sunday?

CLAT 2016 - Question 97

12 defective pens are accidentally mixed with 132 good ones. It is not possible to just look at a pen and tell whether or not it is defective. One pen is taken out at random from this lot. Determine the probability that the pen taken out is a good one.

CLAT 2016 - Question 98

A man earns Rs. 20 on the first day and spends Rs. 15 on the next day. He again earns Rs. 20 on the third day and spends Rs. 15 on the fourth day. If he continues to save in this way, how soon will he have Rs. 60 in hand?

CLAT 2016 - Question 99

60 kg of an alloy X is mixed with 100 kg of an alloy Y. If alloy X has lead and tin in the ratio of 3 : 2 and alloy Y has tin and copper in the ratio of 1:4, then the amount of tin in the new alloy is

CLAT 2016 - Question 100

Two consecutive even positive integers, sum of the squares of which is 1060 are:

CLAT 2016 - Question 101

The traffic lights at three different signal points change after every 45 seconds, 75 seconds and 90 seconds respectively. If all change simultaneously at 7:20:15 hours, then they will change again simultaneously at

CLAT 2016 - Question 102

A circular park, 42 m in diameter, has a path 3.5 m wide running around it on the outside. Find the cost of gravelling the path at Rs. 4 per m$$^2$$

CLAT 2016 - Question 103

A train which is moving at an average speed of 40 kmph, reaches its destination on time. When its average speed reduces to 35 kmph, then it reaches its destination 15 minutes late. The distance travelled by the train is:

CLAT 2016 - Question 104

4 The mean of 72 items was found to be 6(c) If two of the items were misrecorded as 27 and 9 instead of 72 and 90 respectively, find the correct mean.

CLAT 2016 - Question 105

A man buys Rs. 20 shares paying 9% dividend. The man expects to have an interest of 12% on his money. The market value of each share is

CLAT 2016 - Question 106

A patient in a hospital is given soup daily in a cylindrical bowl of diameter 7 cm. If the bowl is filled with soup to a height of 4 cm, how much soup the hospital has to prepare daily to serve 250 patients?

CLAT 2016 - Question 107

The angles between the hands of a clock when the time is 4:25 am is:

CLAT 2016 - Question 108

A shop gives 15% discount on the purchase of a T.V. If paid for in cash immediately, a further discount of 12% is given. If the marked price is Rs. 15,000, what is the price of the T.V if cash purchase is made?

CLAT 2016 - Question 109

If a boy is standing at the top of the tower and another boy is at the ground at some distance from the foot of the tower, then the angle of elevation and depression between the boys when both look at each other will be

CLAT 2016 - Question 110

If the product of zeroes of the polynomial $$ax^2 - 6x - 6$$ is 4, find the value of 'a'

Follow the instructions carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

In this section consist of legal proposition(s) (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. Such principles may or may not be true in the real and legal sense, yet you have
to conclusively assume them to be true for the purpose of this section. In other words, in answering the following question. Further, you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem-solving ability, even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be absurd or unacceptable for any other reason.

To answer a question, the given principle is to be applied to the given facts so as to arrive at most reasonable conclusion.

CLAT 2016 - Question 111

Principle: Intentional application of force to another person is action able in law.
Facts: 'P' and 'D' are unknown to each other. When 'P' is about to sit on a chair, 'D' intentionally pulls it away as a result of which 'P' falls on the floor and is injured.

CLAT 2016 - Question 112

Principle:
I. Wagering agreement are void.
II. Collateral agreement to wagering contracts are valid.
Facts: XYZ Bank lends Rs. 40,000 to Sabu in order to enable him to award as prize to Randeep who is the winner of horse race. Later Sabu refused to pay the prize stating that horse racing
is wagering agreement. Can XYZ Bank recover money from Sabu.

CLAT 2016 - Question 113

Principle: Where a person lawfully does anything for another person, or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so or to provide gratuitously, and such other person takes the benefits of that; the latter is bound to compensate the former for something done or thing provided, or to restore, the thing so delivered.
Facts: Trader 'A' delivers certain eatables at 'B's house by mistake. 'B' consumed the eatables without asking anything. Which of the following derivations is correct?

CLAT 2016 - Question 114

Principle: Consent is a good defence in a civil action for tort but the act should be the same for which consent was given.
Facts: 'B' was formally invited by 'A' to his house. 'B' after sitting for some time in drawing room, moved to the bed room of the house. 'A' sued 'B' for trespass.

CLAT 2016 - Question 115

Principle: Whoever takes away any moveable thing form the land of any person without that person's consent, he is said to have committed theft.
Facts: During his visit to the house of 'C', 'A' asked 'B' the son of 'C', to accompany 'A' to the forest. Neither 'A' nor 'B' informed 'C' in this regard. 'B' accompanied 'A' to the forest.

CLAT 2016 - Question 116

Principle: The communication of a proposal is complete when it comes to the knowledge of the person to whom it is made.
Facts: 'A' sent a letter making a proposal to 'B' to purchase the house of 'B'.

CLAT 2016 - Question 117

Principle: Law does not penalize for wrongs which are of trivial nature.
Facts: In the course of a discussion, 'A' threw a file of papers at the t able which touched the hands of 'B'.

CLAT 2016 - Question 118

Principle: Copyright law protects only work. 'Work' me cinematographic film but does not include performance by an actor in a cinematographic film.
Facts: Alia Bhatt acted in a movie

CLAT 2016 - Question 119

Principle: Import me bringing some consignment into India from a foreign country.
Facts: A consignment from Sri Lanka entered the territorial waters of India. However, this consignment never crossed the Indian custom barrier nor did it enter into the stream of commerce in India.

CLAT 2016 - Question 120

Principle: A person is said to have committed assault when an apprehension is caused in the mind of a person that he is about to use physical force against his body.
Facts: 'A' abuses 'B' while he was sitting in a moving train, by aggressively shaking his fists when 'B' was standing on the railway platform at a distance.

CLAT 2016 - Question 121

Principle: Sale of liquor is illegal. All agreements relating to prohibited items do not exist in the eyes of law.
Facts: 'A' entered into an agreement with 'B' for the sale of liquor. 'A' failed to supply the agreed quantity of liquor to 'B'.

CLAT 2016 - Question 122

Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under twelve years of age, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.
Facts: Himesh, 11 years old boy, picks up a gold ring worth Rs. 5000/- lying on a table in his friend's house and immediately sells it for Rs 2000/-, and misappropriates the money.

CLAT 2016 - Question 123

Principle:One who dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use or sells any movable property belonging to another, is guilt y of the offence of misappropriation.
Facts: 'A' takes property belonging to 'Z' out of Z's possession, in good faith, believing when he takes it, that the property belongs to himself. Subsequently, 'A', on discovering his mistake, without disclosing the actual facts, dishonestly sells the property to a stranger.

CLAT 2016 - Question 124

Principle: Letters or words not describing quality of things can be registered as a trade mark.
Facts: Ram made an application for registration of alphabet 'B' written in a fancy style as trade mark to be applied on packets and cartons of shoes manufactured by him.

CLAT 2016 - Question 125

Principle: Defamation is the publication of a statement which tends to lower reputation of a person in the estimation of other members of the society generally.
Facts: 'A' writes a highly offensive and derogatory letter about 'B', and sends it directly to 'B' in a sealed cover.

CLAT 2016 - Question 126

Principle: Existence of all the alleged facts is relevant, whether they occurred at the same time and place or at different times and places.
Facts: 'A', a citizen of England, is accused of committing murder of 'B' in India by taking part in a conspiracy hatched in England.

CLAT 2016 - Question 127

Principle: An agreement without free consent can be enforces only at the option of the party whose consent was not free.
Facts: A obtains the consent of 'B' to enter into an agreement by put ting a gun on the head of B's girlfriend.

CLAT 2016 - Question 128

Principle: Acceptance of proposal must be the exact mirror image of the proposal.
Facts: 'A' made a proposal to 'B' to sell a chair for Rs. 500. 'B' expressed his desire to buy the said chair for Rs. 400.

CLAT 2016 - Question 129

Principle: Mere silence as to facts likely to affect decision of person to enter into contract isn’t fraud.
Facts: 'A' sells to 'B' (A's daughter who is minor) a horse which 'A' knows to be unsound. 'A' says nothing to 'B' about the unsoundness of the horse.

CLAT 2016 - Question 130

Principle: A person, who is usually of unsound mind, but occasionally normal, may make a contract when he is not of unsound mind.
Facts: 'A' generally remains in the state of unsound mind and rarely becomes capable of understanding the things.

CLAT 2016 - Question 131

Principle: In case where there is an infringement of legal right even without any actual loss or damage, the person whose right is Infringed has a cause of action.
Facts: 'P' was wrongfully prevented by the Returning officer from exercising his vote in an assembly election. Still he ('P') brought an action claiming damages. Which of the following
derivations is correct?

CLAT 2016 - Question 132

Principle: There are certain acts which, though harmful, are not wrongful in law; therefore, do not give legal right to bring action in law, to the person who suffers from such acts.
Facts: 'Prakash' has a rice mill. His neighbour, Shanti, sets up another rice mill and offers a tough competition to Prakash. As a consequence, Prakash's profits fall down. He brings a suit
against Shanti for damages.

CLAT 2016 - Question 133

Principle: A condition to a contract can also be complied with after the happening of the event to which such a condition is attached.
Facts: 'A' promises to pay Rs. 5000 to 'B' on the condition that he shall marry with the consent of 'C', 'D' and 'E'. 'B' marries without the consent of 'C', 'D' and 'E', but obtains their consent after the marriage.

CLAT 2016 - Question 134

Principle: Killing is not murder if the offender, whilst deprived of the power of self-control by intense and sudden provocation, causes the death of the person who gave the provocation.
Facts: 'A', a man found his girlfriend sleeping, in her own bed room, with another man named 'B'. 'A' did not do anything but went to his home, picked a gun and cartridges, returned to the
girlfriend’s bed room with loaded gun but found the place empty. After fifteen days he saw his girlfriend dining in a restaurant. Without waiting for even a second, 'A' fired five bullets at his girlfriend who died on the spot.

CLAT 2016 - Question 135

Principle: Whoever by words or writing conveys to others any imputation concerning any person's reputation is said to defame that person.
Facts: During a marriage ceremony, 'A' circulated a pamphlet saying that 'S', sister of the bride, is a thief, she has stolen the shoes of the bridegroom.

CLAT 2016 - Question 136

Principle: Causing of an effect partly by an act and partly by an omission is an offence.
Facts: 'A' confined her daughter 'D' in a room. 'A' also did not provide any food to her daughter 'D'. Consequently, 'D' died of starvation.

CLAT 2016 - Question 137

Principle: Whoever does not arrest the killer and report the matter to the concerned authorities commits an offence.
Facts: 'A', a woman, sees 'B’, another woman, killing a third woman 'C'. 'A' neither attempted to arrest 'B' nor informed the concerned authorities.

CLAT 2016 - Question 138

Principle: False imprisonment is a tort (wrong) which means total restraint of a person's liberty without lawful justification.
Facts: A part of a public road had been closed for spectators of a boat race. 'P' wanted to enter but he was prevented by 'D' and other policemen because he had not paid the admission fee.
'P' was able to enter the enclosure by other me but was unable to go where he wanted to go. The policemen refused access to where he wanted to go but allowed him to remain where he was or to go back. 'P' remained within the enclosure and refused to leave. Subsequently, 'P' sued 'D' for false imprisonment.

CLAT 2016 - Question 139

Principle: An independent contractor is one who is employed to do some work of his employer. He is engaged under a contract for services. He undertakes to produce a given result, and in the actual execution of the work, he is not under the direct control or following directions of his employer. He may use his own discretion in execution of the work assigned.
In general, an employer is not liable for the torts (wrongful acts) of his independent contractor. But, the employer may be held liable if he directs him to do some careless acts.

Facts: Ramesh hired a taxi-cab to go to Delhi Airport. As he started l ate from his home, he kept on urging the taxi-driver to drive at a high speed and driver followed the directions; and
ultimately due to high speed an accident took place causing injuries to a person.

CLAT 2016 - Question 140

Principle: Nothing is an offence, which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful me and with proper car e and caution.

Facts: 'A' takes up a gun, not knowing whether it is loaded or not, points it playfully at 'B' and pulls the trigger. Consequently, 'B' falls dead.

CLAT 2016 - Question 141

Principle: An agreement may be entered into orally or in writing, or by conduct.
Facts: 'A' went to the shop of 'B' and picked a toothbrush and gave a cheque of Rupees twenty to 'B' and left the shop.

CLAT 2016 - Question 142

Principle: Law never enforces an impossible promise.
Facts: 'A' made a promise to 'B' to discover treasure by magic.

CLAT 2016 - Question 143

Principle: Consent is a good defence for civil action in tort. But consent must include both knowledge of risk and assumption of risk, i.e., readiness to bear harm.
Facts: A lady passenger was aware that the driver of the cab, in which she opted to travel was little intoxicated. The cab met with an accident and lady got injured.

CLAT 2016 - Question 144

Principle:
I. A person is said to abet the doing of a thing when he instigates any other person to do that thing.
II. Mere acquiescence, however, does not amount to instigation.
Facts: 'A' says to 'B': I am going to kill 'C'." And, 'B' replies: "Do as you wish and take the consequences"; where after 'A' kills 'C'.

CLAT 2016 - Question 145

Principle:
I. A servant is one who is employed to do some work for his employ er (master). He is engaged under a contract of service. He works directly under the control and directions of his master.
II. In general, the master is vicariously liable for those torts (wrongful acts) of his servant which are done by the servant in the course of his employment.

Facts: 'M' appointed 'D' exclusively for the purpose of driving his tourist vehicle. 'M' also appointed 'C' exclusively for the purpose of performing the work of a conductor for the tourist
vehicle. During one trip, at the end of the journey, 'C', while 'D' was not on the driver's seat, and apparently for the purpose of turning the vehicle in the right direction for the next journey, drove it through the street at high speed, and negligently injured 'P'.

For the following questions answer them individually
CLAT 2016 - Question 146

'Alibi' means a plea by an accused person that he -

CLAT 2016 - Question 147

Under the Constitution of India restriction on freedom of religion cannot be placed on the ground of -

CLAT 2016 - Question 148

If an authority is holding information about another in a 'fiduciary capacity', the information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 may not be obtainable. 'Fiduciary relationship' is based on:

CLAT 2016 - Question 149

Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV of the Constitution of India?

CLAT 2016 - Question 150

'Audi alteram partem' means:

CLAT 2016 - Question 151

Which among the following was described by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the "heart and soul of the Constitution of India"?

CLAT 2016 - Question 152

'Obiter dicta' means:

CLAT 2016 - Question 153

Under the Constitution of India 'Right to Pollution Free Environment' has emerged as a fundamental right from the right to-

CLAT 2016 - Question 154

'Persona non- grata' means:

CLAT 2016 - Question 155

The object of which one of the following writs is to prevent a person to hold public office which he is not legally entitled to hold?

CLAT 2016 - Question 156

Which among the following does not belong to the 'right to freedom of religion'?

CLAT 2016 - Question 157

'lis pendens' means:

CLAT 2016 - Question 158

Which Indian State has prescribed minimum educational qualification for candidates contesting panchayat polls?

CLAT 2016 - Question 159

As per law the minimum age for the marriage of a boy and a girl in India is

CLAT 2016 - Question 160

The Supreme Court of India has struck down the Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 as unconstitutional. It is related to -

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

A and B are good in driving bus and car. C and A are good in driving car and scooter. C, D and are good in driving scooter and tractor. E and C are good in driving scooter and auto rickshaw. D and B are good in driving bus and tractor.

CLAT 2016 - Question 161

Who is good in driving scooter, tractor and auto rickshaw but not good in driving car?

CLAT 2016 - Question 163

Who is good in driving tractor, scooter, car and auto rickshaw but not bus?

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

In each question, there is a statement and two assumptions numbered as I and II. Read the statement and find which of the given assumptions is implicit:
(A) If assumption I is implicit.
(B) If assumption II is implicit.
(C) If neither assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit.
(D) If both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit.

CLAT 2016 - Question 164

Statement: The next meeting of executive board of a company will be held after six months.
Assumptions:
I. Existing executive board will be dissolved before six months
II. The company will remain in function after six months

CLAT 2016 - Question 165

Statement: In the State of Zuminisia, people prefer to travel by X airline instead of Y airline, as X airline has advanced German security system and 99% on time operations.
Assumptions:
I. Airline X with advanced German security system and record on time operation is perceived better than airline Y.
II. Had advanced German security system and on time performance record of Y airline been implemented, it would have been preferred over airline X.

CLAT 2016 - Question 166

Statement: To attend a convocation ceremony scheduled to be held on Thursday at GM University, Chennai, Mr. X left for Chennai on Tuesday by train.
Assumptions:
I. Mr. X may reach home on Saturday
II. Mr. X may reach the University on Wednesday

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

In a joint family, A, B, C, D, E, and F are the members. B is the son of C. A and C are husband and wife. C is not the mother of B. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A and F is the brother of B.

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

In each of the questions, two statements are numbered as I and II. There may be a cause and effect relationship between the two statements. The statements may be the effect of the same cause or an independent cause. The statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements and mark your answer as:
(A) If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
(B) If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(C) If both statements I and II are independent causes.
(D) If both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

CLAT 2016 - Question 169

Statement I: In last two years, there is a considerable reduction in cancellation of flights due to fog in North India.
Statement II: In last two years, there is a considerable improvement in passenger amenities on all airports of North India.

CLAT 2016 - Question 170

Statement I: The Government, by legislation has decided to make all public information available to general public.
Statement II: Before passing of legislation, general public did not have access to public information.

For the following questions answer them individually
CLAT 2016 - Question 171

Identify the statement which cannot be false.

CLAT 2016 - Question 172

An old woman decided to divide her gold among her daughter and daughters-in-law. She first kept exactly half of the gold for her daughter. Then she divided the rest of her gold among her daughters-in-law. The eldest one got 26 grams more than the youngest daughter-in-law. The middle one got twice as the youngest one. If the eldest daughter-in-law got 66 grams of gold, how much was received by the daughter?

CLAT 2016 - Question 173

Find the odd one out from the following group.
WINDSHIELD, SPARK PLUG, CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR, ENGINE

CLAT 2016 - Question 174

Four statements are given below. Group two of them in such a way that one is logically incorrect and the other is verifiable as a matter of fact
a. The Sun does not rise in the East.
b. A straight line is the shortest distance between any two points.
c. Every circle has a centre.
d. The maximum duration of a total solar eclipse is about 7.5 minutes

CLAT 2016 - Question 175

This question consists of a related pair of words, followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best represents a similar relations hip as the one expressed in the given pair of words:
SANDERLING : BIRD

CLAT 2016 - Question 176

From among the given options, identify the statement which means the same as the statement 'The dual nature of light is an enigma'.

CLAT 2016 - Question 177

Which word in the following group DOES NOT belong to the others?
PROSPER, EXCITE, THRIVE, FLOURISH

CLAT 2016 - Question 178

Examine the following numbers and identify the next number:
45; 43; 40; 36; 31; 25; ….

CLAT 2016 - Question 179

If it is true that 'All humans are imperfect', then which one of the following is necessarily true?

CLAT 2016 - Question 180

If it is false that 'Men always pray to God', then which one of the following statements is true?

CLAT 2016 - Question 181

Geeta is twice the present age of Seema. If age of Seema is 20 years now, how many years ago Geeta was three times Seema's age?

CLAT 2016 - Question 182

In certain code MAIL is written as ZNVY then how will FILM be written in that code?

CLAT 2016 - Question 183

You are given a 60inch long ribbon, and you are instructed to cut 60 1-inch long strips out of this ribbon. The time taken to cut one strip i s one second. So how long will it take to cut 60 strips?

CLAT 2016 - Question 184

If it is true that 'Religious fundamentalism is dangerous to the society', then which one of the following statements can also be true?

CLAT 2016 - Question 185

If it is true that 'Good governance implies law and order in society' then identify the statement which has to be accepted along with the given statement?

CLAT 2016 - Question 186

If it is false that 'There is at least one octogenarian in the room', then which one of the following is probable?

CLAT 2016 - Question 187

A, B, C and D have got some money with them. If A gives 8 rupees to B, B will have as much as C has and A will have 3 rupees less than what C has. Also, if A takes 6 rupees from C, A will have twice as much money as D. If B and D together have 50 rupees, how much money does A and B have respectively?

CLAT 2016 - Question 188

Who among the following is the odd one in the following group of persons? Chief Justice of India, Attorney General of India, Solicitor General, Advocate General

CLAT 2016 - Question 189

In a bag, there are some diamonds. In another bag, there are one fourth the number more than the number of diamonds in the first bag. If the difference in the number of diamonds in the first and second bag is 3, how many diamonds are there in the first bag?

CLAT 2016 - Question 190

Mr. X, the President of a club arrived in a meeting at 10 minutes to 12 30 hrs. Mr X came earlier by 20 minutes than the other participating members in the meeting, who arrived late by 30 minutes. At what time was the meeting scheduled?

CLAT 2016 - Question 191

In a class, student X has 8th position from the top and 84th from the bottom. How many students are there in the class?

CLAT 2016 - Question 192

There is some relationship between the figures given in the series. Find out the missing one from the alternatives given below.

CLAT 2016 - Question 194

Assume that both premises, 'No innocent person should be punished' and 'Socrates is innocent' are true. Then which one of the following options is necessarily true?

CLAT 2016 - Question 195

A 2100-member team consisting of Team Leaders and Athletes is attending a National Athletic Meet. For every 20 Athletes, there is one Team Leader. How many Team Leaders would be there in the team?

CLAT 2016 - Question 196

Choose the pair of words from the options that best represents a similar relationship as the one expressed in the following pair of words.
WAITER: RESTAURANT

CLAT 2016 - Question 197

Examine the series and identify the missing number:
46, 44, 40, 38, 34, …

CLAT 2016 - Question 198

Identify the argument which cannot be accepted

CLAT 2016 - Question 199

Identify the statement which cannot be true.

CLAT 2016 - Question 200

If it is false that 'Animals are seldom aggressive', then which one of the following statements conveys the same meaning?

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