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CLAT 2024 General Knowledge & Current Affairs Preparation Tips & Books

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CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Preparations: To prepare CLAT General Knowledge inluding Current Affairs, candidate mmust have a basic awareness of current events as well as analytical and reading skills. CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Syllabus includes topics of recent events, important historical events, major news, and more.

  • CLAT General Knowledge section carries 25% of the overall exam weightage. Check CLAT 2024 Syllabus
  • Previous Paper Analysis of CLAT placed the section in a moderate difficulty level.
  • Around 35-39 questions are asked in this section, with 1 mark for each correct answer.
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer and 0 marks for any unanswered questions. Check CLAT 2024 Exam Pattern

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CLAT Preparation Tips

CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Preparation Tips

To prepare for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge section, candidates should work on their reading and analytical skills. Given below are some preparation tips for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge:

  • Read Newspapers, Books, etc: The major part of learning for this section includes reading and gathering information for improving their general knowledge. Candidates should be able to take in whole information and apply it to a certain individual situation.
  • Attempt Sample Question Paper: Candidates should refer to sample questions or the previous year’s question paper so that they can familiarize themselves with what questions would be asked. Candidates must work on many mock questions and practice papers so that they know what to expect.
  • Watch News: Candidates should try to watch the latest news and read news-related information so that they can better understand what is happening around the world. This part is important when attending the current events section since candidates will be asked a lot of questions related to the subject.
  • Attempt Online Quiz: Candidates can try working on online quizzes that are also available for free and try working on them. This will teach the students to better their reaction time and make sure that they work on the section in good time and with accuracy.

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CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Preparation Books

Below are some good books to refer to when attending CLAT 2024 General Knowledge section.

Book Publisher/Author
Manorama Yearbook Mammen Mathew
Current Affairs Yearly Arihant
General Knowledge: Latest Current Affairs & Who's Who RPH Editorial Board
Pearson General Knowledge Manual Pearson
Pratiyogita Darpan Upkar Prakashan

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General Knowledge Syllabus

CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Syllabus

CLAT 2024 General Knowledge has 450-word passages that are derived from journalistic papers, newspaper articles or of culture/historical significance. This section tests how aware and knowledgeable the candidates are of the recent events nationally and internationally. To prepare for the section, candidates are advised to read and be updated with recent news and other topics around the world.

CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Important Topics

Given below are some important topics asked for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge section.

Indian & World History Arts and Literature
Geography Personalities
Science & Technology Business and economy
International News Awards and Honors
Government and Politics Sports and Movies
The Hindu Indian Express
Pratiyogita Darpan India Today

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General Knowledge Paper Analysis

CLAT General Knowledge Paper Analysis

Given below are details recovered from the previous year’s CLAT Paper Analysis:

  • CLAT General Knowledge section has around seven passages, each followed by questions about the passage.
  • CLAT 2023 General Knowledge section had 35 questions in total.
  • Candidates who attempted the questions labeled the section moderate to difficult and time-consuming.
  • Most questions in the section were related to static general knowledge and contained questions that were relevant to the subject.

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General Knowledge Exam Pattern

CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Exam Pattern

Given below is the exam pattern for CLAT General Knowledge section

 Exam Mode Offline
CLAT General Knowledge Duration 10-20 minutes
CLAT Total Duration 120 Minutes
Nature of Questions Objective (Based on passages)
CLAT General Knowledge Passage Word Count 450 words each
CLAT 2023 General Knowledge Number of Questions 35-39 Questions in CLAT LR
CLAT 2023 Total Number of Questions 150 Questions
CLAT 2023 General Knowledge Total Marks 35-39
CLAT Total Marks 200
Medium English

CLAT 2023 General Knowledge Marking Scheme

Given below is the marking scheme for CLAT General Knowledge:

Parameters Marks Awarded
Correct Answer 1
Incorrect Answer - 0.25
Unattended Question 0 marks
CLAT 2023 General Knowledge FAQs

CLAT 2024 General Knowledge FAQs

Ques: How to prepare General Knowledge for CLAT?

Ans: To prepare General Knowledge for CLAT 2024, read newspapers everyday, covering topics like  Science and Technology, Government policies, Business and Economy, famous personalities, including Awards and Honours. Apart from newspapers, students can refer books like Manorama Year Book, Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant, Pratiyogita Darpan, etc.

Ques: How long will it take for me to study General Knowledge for CLAT 2024?

Ans: Candidates are advised to start preparing for the section 6 months to 1 year in advance of the exam. This deadline will provide candidates with enough time to study and revise as well as work on the subject.

Ques: Where can I find sample papers for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Preparations?

Ans: Candidates can find the sample papers for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge on the conducting body’s official website.

Ques: Are CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Preparations difficult?

Ans: Candidates can find preparing for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge section a bit boring and interesting at the same time. However, the subject can provide candidates with a lot of experience to work on legal matters.

Ques: Is General Knowledge an important section in CLAT 2024?

Ans: Yes, General Knowledge has the most weightage after legal aptitude in the exam. Candidates are examined on their skills to use their knowledge when working a case.

Ques. What will the difficulty level of CLAT 2023 Exam be?

Ans: Many previous test-takers said that the exam ranged from moderate to difficult in terms of difficulty level. The test-takers have also mentioned that the section can be a little time-consuming.

Ques: Which newspaper is the best for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Preparations?

Ans: Candidates can refer to the following newspapers and magazines for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge Preparations:

  • The Indian Express
  • The WEEK
  • The Hindu
  • The Telegraph

Ques: Is there any change for CLAT 2024 General Knowledge that I should know while preparing?

Ans: No announcements have been made regarding any changes in CLAT 2024 General Knowledge section as of yet. Candidates are advised to refer to the official website to know more about any news.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

CLAT 2025 : 6 answered questions

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Ques. Why is NLU Delhi not a part of CLAT?

● Top Answer By Divya Raturi on 13 Aug 24

There are 27 NLUs in India at present. Some of the top NLUs are- National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi), NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad and GNLU Gandhinagar. NLU Delhi does not consider CLAT results for admissions. It conducts its own All India Law Entrance Test (AILET). 25 NLUs offer admissions based on CLAT results. NLU Meghalaya also does not conduct its admissions based on CLAT. Furthermore, NLU Delhi is not a part of the Consortium of NLUs.  Dr. Ranbir Singh, the founder of NLU Delhi, gave out a reason in 2012, stating that one of the reasons was that NLU Delhi would be CLAT's 13th Law School. Consequently, it would be the 13th pick when students filled out their choices. There are some financial and administrative concerns as well that have kept NLU Delhi from accepting CLAT results for admissions. ...Read more

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Ques. Is CLAT an online or an offline exam?

● Top Answer By Ritu Rai on 13 Aug 24

The Consortium of NLUs administers the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), which is a national-level admission test for UG and PG law courses. The CLAT exam is conducted every year in an offline, pen-and-paper mode. The CLAT scores are taken into account for admissions to NLUs and other law schools in India, at the UG and PG level....Read more

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Ques. What is considered a good rank in CLAT exam?

● Top Answer By Pallavi Jha on 13 Aug 24

For admission into one of the top 10 NLUs, a general candidate must score 80-90 marks in CLAT. The cut-offs for Tier-2 and Tier-3 NLUs are lower. When taking into account past years’ cut-offs in terms of rank, the gap in the cut-offs of top 5-6 NLUs is not as great as it first appears. Here are the CLAT 2024 Cutoff Ranks for UG admissions at some of the top NLUs (Fourth Allotment List): NLU Name NIRF Law Ranking (2024) Opening and Closing Ranks 2024    (4th Allotment, General Category) NLSIU Bangalore 1 1-102 Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad 3  4-167 NUJS Kolkata 4  140-279 (BA LLB) GNLU Gandhinagar 8 8-464 NLU Lucknow 20 357-764 I hope this will give you an idea of the rank required in CLAT UG for admissions into some of the top NLUs....Read more

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Ques. How many students appeared for the CLAT exam in 2024?

● Top Answer By Divya Padhnekar on 13 Aug 24

CLAT (The Common Law Admission Test) is a centralised national-level entrance exam for admissions into most of the NLUs (except NLU Delhi and NLU Meghalaya). Each year, plenty of students take this exam for admission into some of the top law schools in India. Majority of top ranked privately-funded and self-funded law schools also conduct their admissions based on the candidates’ CLAT scores.  I have listed down the detailed number of registered and appeared candidates for CLAT 2024 UG and PG exams: Exam              Registered Students     Students Appeared  CLAT UG 2024                             60,295                     58,504 CLAT PG 2024                             10,948                     10,282 Total                              71,243                       68,786...Read more

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Ques. When is the CLAT 2025 exam?

● Top Answer By Ridam on 13 Aug 24

The date for CLAT 2025 has been officially announced by the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT 2025 is scheduled to be held on 1st December 2024, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The registration for CLAT 2025 has already begun from 15th July, 2024. The form is available online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in . The last date to apply for CLAT 2025 is 15th October, 2024....Read more

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