Preparing for CLAT can be tough—especially for students in Class 12. With board exams already demanding your attention, finding the right practice material is crucial.
That’s why we’ve prepared 250+ CLAT-style sample questions across all key sections—English, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs, and Quantitative Techniques.
This detailed article is designed to help you:
- Get familiar with the CLAT format
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Build confidence through practice
- Explore why SKS College of Law is one of the best law colleges in India
What Is CLAT?
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities in India. It includes sections like:
- English Language
- Current Affairs & GK
- Logical Reasoning
- Legal Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
Why Are Sample Questions Important?
- Builds Confidence: Regular practice reduces exam fear
- Improves Time Management: Solving 250 questions gives real exam-like exposure
- Helps in Strategy Building: Learn which section needs more time
- Increases Accuracy: Frequent revision improves correct answer percentage
SKS College of Law – Your Gateway to Legal Success
Located near NIT, Kirmach Road, Kurukshetra, SKS College of Law stands out as one of the most reputed institutions for legal education.
With expert faculty, mock test series, and CLAT guidance programs, students are well-prepared not just to crack exams but to become successful legal professionals.
250 Sample CLAT Questions for Class 12 Students
English Language
- Synonym of “alleviate”:
A. Aggravate B. Relieve C. Obstruct D. Capture - Fill in the blank: She was praised for her _________ commitment to volunteering.
A. sporadic B. unwavering C. occasional D. hesitant - Antonym of “meticulous”:
A. Careless B. Precise C. Thorough D. Diligent - Identify the error: “Neither the students nor the teacher are available today.”
A. Neither B. Students C. Are D. Today - Choose the correct passive form: “They will announce the results tomorrow.”
A. The results announced tomorrow.
B. The results will be announced tomorrow.
C. Tomorrow the results announce.
D. The results are announcing tomorrow. - Phrasal verb: He decided to ________ smoking.
A. give up B. give in C. give out D. give away - Synonym of “ubiquitous”:
A. Rare B. Omnipresent C. Temporary D. Limited - The word “candid” most nearly means:
A. Secretive B. Frank C. Arrogant D. Hesitant - Correct the sentence: “She don’t like chocolate.”
A. She doesn’t likes chocolate.
B. She don’t likes chocolate.
C. She doesn’t like chocolate.
D. She isn’t like chocolate. - Choose the best summary of a short paragraph. (Passage omitted.)
- Identify the figure of speech: “Time is a thief.”
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole - Fill in the blank: His story was so ________ that everyone believed it immediately.
A. plausible B. dubious C. vague D. irrelevant - Antonym of “benevolent”:
A. Kind B. Generous C. Malevolent D. Compassionate - Choose the correct word: They reached the summit _______ noon.
A. at B. in C. on D. by - Error‑spotting: “Each of the players have a unique skill.”
A. Each B. of C. have D. unique - Phrasal verb: We need to _________ the meeting until next week.
A. put off B. put up C. put down D. put out - Synonym of “lucid”:
A. Confusing B. Clear C. Obscure D. Vague - Fill in the blank: The lawyer’s argument was _______ and to the point.
A. verbose B. concise C. redundant D. superfluous - Identify the tense: “By the time you arrive, I will have finished.”
A. Past perfect B. Future perfect C. Simple future D. Present perfect - Choose the correct preposition: She is good ________ solving puzzles.
A. at B. in C. on D. for
Logical Reasoning
- If all A are B and some B are C, which is true?
A. All C are A B. Some A are C C. No A is C D. None - Sequence pattern: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?
A. 36 B. 48 C. 30 D. 60 - Statement‑assumption: “The school banned mobile phones.” Which assumption holds?
A. Phones are distractions B. Students hate phones C. Phones are expensive D. Phones are illegal - Seating puzzle: Five friends A–E sit in a row. A is left of B; C is right of D; E sits at one end. Who sits in the middle?
- Syllogism: All lawyers are readers; no reader is lazy. Are any lawyers lazy?
A. Yes B. No C. Cannot say D. All are lazy - Data‑interpretation: Pie chart shows subject preferences. If 25% choose Law and total students are 200, how many chose Law?
- Analogy: Bird is to nest as bee is to ?
A. Flower B. Hive C. Honey D. Pollen - Cause‑effect: “Traffic increased due to road construction.” Effect?
- Odd one out: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9
A. 2 B. 3 C. 9 D. 5 - Direction sense: From point A go east 5 km, then north 3 km, then west 5 km. How far from A?
- Logical matrix: Mary passes if she scores ≥ 60 in both Math and English. She scored 65 in Math and 55 in English. Pass or fail?
- Pattern: ▲ ■ ◆ ▲ ■ ◆ ▲ … What comes next?
- Statement‑conclusion: “School reopened after lockdown.” Conclusion?
- Blood relation: A is B’s father’s sister’s son. What’s A to B?
- Binary logic: True AND False = ?
- Assertion‑reason: Assertion: “Plants need sunlight.” Reason: “Sunlight helps photosynthesis.”
- Sudoku‑type: Fill a 3×3 grid with numbers 1–3, no repeats row/column.
- coding‑decoding: In code, LAW = SBX; COURT = FXUWG. What’s CODE?
- Venn diagram: Draw sets for Students, Athletes, Debaters with overlaps.
- Scheduling: Five interviews at 10,11,12,1,2. Who interviews at 12 if slots arranged alphabetically?
Legal Reasoning
- Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees right to equality?
A. 14 B. 19 C. 21 D. 32 - “Audi alteram partem” means:
A. No person be condemned unheard B. Let justice be done C. The thing speaks for itself D. Standing by precedent - Case scenario: A shopkeeper locks entrance as rent isn’t paid. Legal remedy?
- Legal maxim: “Res ipsa loquitur” implies:
- Which law deals with crimes and punishments in India?
A. IPC B. CPC C. CRPC D. Evidence Act - Fundamental Right: Freedom of religion is under which Article?
- Which court is the highest judicial authority in India?
- Fact‑scenario: Doctor refuses emergency treatment. Which tort applies?
- Identify the source of law: Custom, legislation, precedent, or equity?
- Difference between civil and criminal law in one sentence. (Short‑answer)
- “Nemo judex in causa sua” refers to:
- Distinguish between barred and debarring clauses. (Short‑answer)
- Which remedy is equitable: injunction or damages?
- Case‑based: Tenant’s right when landlord enters without notice?
- Which Article protects freedom of speech and expression?
- Identify the statute: Contract Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, or Sale of Goods Act.
- Difference between ‘murder’ and ‘culpable homicide.’
- Constitutional amendment procedure is in which Article(s)?
- Doctrine of Basic Structure was propounded in which case?
- Short note: Writ of habeas corpus.
Current Affairs & GK
- Who is the Chief Justice of India as of July 2025?
- In 2024, India launched which major space mission?
- Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024?
- Which country hosted the 2025 Cricket World Cup?
- Name the current President of the United States (mid‑2025).
- Which global summit did India host in 2025?
- Which Indian city was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2024?
- Who became India’s first female CDS (Chief of Defence Staff)?
- Which award did an Indian film win at Cannes 2025?
- What is the latest GDP growth rate of India for FY 2024‑25?
- Who is the Secretary‑General of the United Nations as of 2025?
- Which country won the 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
- Which Indian scheme provides free textbooks to students?
- Who topped the 2025 UPSC Civil Services Exam?
- Which company became India’s first $5 trillion market cap in 2025?
- What is the national animal of India?
- Which virus caused a global alert in early 2025?
- Which tech giant acquired Reddit in 2025?
- Name the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission in 2025.
- Which law was enacted in India in 2025 for data protection?
Quantitative Techniques
- If 3x – 5 = 10, x = ?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 15 D. –5 - A rectangle’s length is twice its breadth. If area = 200 cm², breadth = ?
- Train A runs at 60 km/h for 2 h; how far does it travel?
- Ratio of A : B is 3 : 5. If sum = 64, A = ?
- Simple interest on ₹8,000 at 8% p.a. for 3 years = ?
- Compound interest annually on ₹10,000 at 5% for 2 years = ?
- If probability of rain is 0.2, probability of no rain = ?
- Solve: (x / 2) + (x / 3) = 10
- Average of five numbers is 12. Sum of four is 40. Find the fifth.
- In a class of 50, 60% are girls. How many boys?
- Simplify: 5² × 5³
- Find perimeter of a square with side 7 cm.
- Height of triangle = 10 cm, base = 12 cm. Area = ?
- If a:b = 4:7 and a + b = 44, find a.
- Speed = Distance / Time. If speed = 50 km/h and distance = 200 km, time = ?
- Convert 25% into fraction.
- A bag contains 3 red, 2 blue, 5 green balls. Probability of green = ?
- A and B together can do a job in 12 days. A alone does it in 20 days. How long B alone?
- Find the median of: 5, 7, 9, 12, 15.
- Solve the matrix:
|2 3|
|1 4|
Its determinant = ?
English Language
- Synonym of “ephemeral”:
A. Eternal B. Fleeting C. Slow D. Monotonous - Fill in the blank: He gave a ________ explanation that everyone understood.
A. convoluted B. lucid C. ambiguous D. obscure - Antonym of “esoteric”:
A. Obscure B. Arcane C. Common D. Recondite - Identify the error: “Each student must submit their assignment by Friday.”
A. Each B. Student C. Their D. By - Choose the correct direct speech for: She said, “I will come tomorrow.”
A. She said that she will come tomorrow.
B. She said that she would come the next day.
C. She said she comes tomorrow.
D. She said she coming tomorrow. - Phrasal verb: They need to ________ the project deadline.
A. push back B. push through C. push down D. push out - Synonym of “candor”:
A. Deceit B. Honesty C. Silence D. Haste - Choose the correct form: If I ________ you, I would apologize.
A. am B. were C. was D. be - Identify the figure of speech: “The city never sleeps.”
A. Hyperbole B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Irony - Rearrange into a meaningful sentence: “always / success / hard / demands / work.”
- Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom: He hit the ________ with his answer.
A. mark B. nail on the head C. bull’s eye D. both B and C - Antonym of “fastidious”:
A. Meticulous B. Careless C. Particular D. Picky - Error‑spotting: “Neither of the answers are correct.”
A. Neither B. Of C. Are D. Correct - Choose the best summary: (Passage about environmental laws.)
- Convert into passive: “Someone stole my bike yesterday.”
- Identify the tense: “By 2026, she will have completed her degree.”
- Fill in the blank: The manager’s decision was met with ________.
A. acclaim B. aggrieve C. animosity D. apathy - Synonym of “resilient”:
A. Fragile B. Tough C. Static D. Rigid - Error in comparison: “She is more smarter than her brother.”
A. More B. Smarter C. Than D. Brother - Choose the correct phrasal verb: We must ________ the old records.
A. look into B. look after C. look over D. look through
Logical Reasoning
- All P are Q; all Q are R. Then:
A. All P are R B. Some R are P C. No R is P D. Cannot say - Number series: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
- Syllogism: Some apples are fruits; all fruits are healthy. Are some apples healthy?
- Statement‑assumption: “The library extends hours during exams.” Assumption?
- Seating arrangement: Six students around a circle. A is opposite D; B is to the left of C… Who sits between A and C?
- Blood‑relation: X is the brother of Y. Y is the mother of Z. X’s relation to Z?
- Analogy: Pen is to writer as brush is to ?
- Direction puzzle: Start facing north, turn right, then left, then right. Which direction now?
- Logical matrix: Complete a 4×4 grid given row/column sums. (Data omitted.)
- Cause‑effect: “Crop yields fell due to drought.” Effect?
- Odd‑one‑out: 14, 28, 42, 57, 56
- Assertion‑reason: Assertion: “Metal expands on heating.” Reason: “Particles move faster when heated.”
- Venn diagram problem: Students playing cricket and football; identify those playing both.
- Puzzle‑based: Four houses in a row, each a different color… Who lives in the red house?
- Coding‑decoding: In a code, CAT = 3120, DOG = 4157. What is BIRD?
- Blood‑relation: M is the daughter of N; N is the wife of O. What’s O to M?
- Logical sequence: ▲ ▼ ■ ◆ ▲ ▼ ■ ◆ … Next shape?
- Statement‑conclusion: “Exam papers leaked online.” Conclusion?
- Data‑interpretation: Bar graph shows sales figures. Calculate percentage increase. (Data omitted.)
- Seating: Five people in a circle; A sits right of B and left of C. Who is opposite A?
Legal Reasoning
- Which Article allows Parliament to amend the Constitution?
- “Stare decisis” refers to:
- Fact‑scenario: A posts defamatory statements online. Which remedy is available?
- Legal maxim: “Volenti non fit injuria.”
- Which substantive law defines murder in India?
- Case‑based: Employer terminates without notice. Which principle applies?
- Identify the writ: Citizen wants release from unlawful custody.
- “Qui facit per alium facit per se” means:
- Which authority appoints the Chief Justice of India?
- Difference between “mens rea” and “actus reus.” (Short‑answer)
- Which Article protects cultural rights?
- “Beneficium excussionis” relates to:
- Case study: Land dispute due to boundary wall. Which remedy?
- Which law deals with evidence admissibility?
- Legal reasoning: Distinguish between “void” and “voidable” contracts.
- Identify the principle: “Equity looks to the intent rather than form.”
- Which statute governs arbitration in India?
- Fundamental Duty: Parents to provide education to children under which Article?
- Concept of “separation of powers” explained in one line.
- Short note: Writ of “mandamus.”
Current Affairs & GK
- Who received the Bharat Ratna in 2025?
- Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
- Name India’s Finance Minister as of July 2025.
- Which company launched India’s first privately built rocket in 2025?
- Who won the Booker Prize 2024?
- Which state launched a universal basic income pilot in 2025?
- Who is India’s women’s cricket team captain in mid‑2025?
- Which UN agency released a climate-change report in June 2025?
- What is India’s defence budget for FY 2025‑26?
- Which film won Best Picture at the 2025 Academy Awards?
- Who heads the Lokpal as of July 2025?
- Which novel topped the bestseller list in 2025?
- Name the chairperson of NITI Aayog in 2025.
- Which city hosted the 2025 Men’s Hockey World Cup?
- Which fintech app crossed 100 million users in India by 2025?
- What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2024?
- Who became the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in 2024?
- Which law was passed in India in 2025 to regulate cryptocurrencies?
- Who won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon 2025?
- Which global leader visited India in February 2025?
Quantitative Techniques
- Solve for x: 7x + 5 = 3x + 21.
- A tank fills at 12 L/min and leaks at 5 L/min. How long to fill 500 L?
- Profit % = [(SP – CP)/CP]×100. If CP = ₹200 and SP = ₹250, profit % = ?
- Compound interest half‑yearly on ₹5,000 at 8% p.a. for 1 year = ?
- Average speed of a round trip: 60 km/h going, 40 km/h returning. Find average speed.
- Ratio of ages of A : B = 4 : 5. If A is 24, find B.
- In a class, 30% failed. If 21 failed, total students = ?
- Area of circle with radius 7 cm = ? (Use π = 22/7)
- If 5 workers can build a wall in 8 days, how many days for 10 workers?
- Find LCM of 12, 15, 20.
- Simplify: √(49) + √(36) – √(25).
- Solve simultaneous equations: x + y = 12; x – y = 4.
- Probability of drawing an ace from a deck of cards = ?
- If x² – 5x + 6 = 0, find x.
- Volume of a cuboid 4 × 5 × 6 cm = ?
- If 20% of a number is 50, the number = ?
- Convert 3 hours 45 minutes to minutes.
- A shop gives 15% discount on ₹2,000. Discounted price = ?
- Graph interpretation: Bar graph shows apples sold over days. What is the total for Mon‑Wed? (Data omitted.)
- Solve: (2/3) of x = 16.
English Language
- Synonym of “pragmatic”:
A. Idealistic B. Realistic C. Theoretical D. Abstract - Fill in the blank: The witness gave a ________ account of the accident.
A. fallacious B. vivid C. evasive D. redundant - Antonym of “obstinate”:
A. Stubborn B. Flexible C. Unyielding D. Dogged - Identify the error: “Ten kilos of apples were on sale.”
A. Ten B. kilos C. were D. sale - Choose the correct reported speech: He said, “I have finished my homework.”
A. He said that he has finished his homework.
B. He said that he had finished his homework.
C. He said that he finishes his homework.
D. He said that he will finish his homework. - Phrasal verb: She ________ the offer after careful thought.
A. turned down B. turned off C. turned in D. turned up - Synonym of “anomaly”:
A. Normality B. Exception C. Typicality D. Regularity - Choose the correct preposition: He is adept ________ software development.
A. in B. at C. on D. of - Error‑spotting: “A number of students was absent yesterday.”
A. A B. number C. was D. absent - Identify the figure of speech: “He’s a shining star in our class.”
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Alliteration D. Hyperbole
Logical Reasoning
- If no A is B and some B are C, which follows?
A. Some A are C B. No C is A C. All C are B D. Cannot determine - Sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?
A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 36 - Statement‑assumption: “College increased library books.” Assumption?
- Puzzle: Five friends standing in line—Violet is ahead of Tom, Mike is behind Tom, Sara is between Violet and Mike. Who is at the end?
- Syllogism: All poets are dreamers; some dreamers are visionaries. Are some poets visionaries?
- Odd‑one‑out: 13, 17, 19, 21, 23
- Analogy: Fish is to water as bird is to ?
- Cause‑effect: “Production halted due to power outage.”
- Direction: From X, go south 6 km, east 8 km, north 6 km. Distance from X?
- Seating: Three chairs in a row. A sits in middle, B to the left of A. Who sits on the right end?
Legal Reasoning
- Which Article guarantees freedom of movement?
A. 19(1)(d) B. 21 C. 14 D. 16 - “Ex post facto” legislation is prohibited by which Article?
- Fact scenario: A posts private photos without consent. Legal remedy?
- Legal maxim: “Caveat emptor” means:
- Which law prescribes procedure for civil suits?
A. CPC B. IPC C. CRPC D. Evidence Act - Identify the writ for enforcing fundamental rights.
- “Delegatus non potest delegare” refers to:
- Case‑based: Employee injured at work. Which principle applies?
- Which statute deals with negotiable instruments?
- Difference between “void” and “unlawful” agreements. (Short‑answer)
Current Affairs & GK
- Who won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024?
- Which country hosted COP 30 in 2025?
- Name the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India as of July 2025.
- Who won the Booker Prize in 2025?
- Which Indian state launched universal healthcare in 2025?
- Which tech CEO was Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2024?
- What is India’s population according to the 2024 census estimate?
- Who is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2025?
- Which film won Best Director at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival?
- Which country became the world’s largest economy in 2025?
Quantitative Techniques
- Solve: 9x – 4 = 2x + 17.
- A car travels at 72 km/h. How long to cover 180 km?
- Simple interest on ₹5,000 at 7% p.a. for 4 years = ?
- Ratio of angles in triangle is 3:4:5. Largest angle = ?
- If a number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%, net change?
- Find the area of a circle radius 14 cm (π = 22/7).
- If 8 workers do a job in 15 days, how many days for 12 workers?
- Probability of drawing a red ball from a bag of 3 red, 4 blue, 5 green = ?
- Solve: 5/(x – 2) = 1/(x – 3).
- Find the mean of: 12, 15, 18, 21, 24.
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Tips to Crack CLAT with These Sample Questions
- Set a timer and solve 25 questions daily
- Keep a separate notebook for error tracking
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- Work smarter: focus more on weak areas
Final Words
By practicing these 250 CLAT sample questions, 12th-grade students will be fully prepared to tackle one of India’s most competitive law entrance exams. Make sure to revise consistently, build speed, and understand legal concepts thoroughly.
For personalized CLAT guidance, top-notch mentorship, and a vibrant campus life, choose SKS College of Law, near NIT, Kirmach Road, Kurukshetra—a name trusted by hundreds of aspiring lawyers every year.