Common-Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a law entrance exam conducted across India. Students can take admission in various law colleges by clearing this exam. GK section is really important in CLAT.
The paper consists of 5 sections and a total of 200 questions for 200 marks. The GK and Current Affairs section consists of 50 questions, and the mark weightage goes up to 50 marks. This particular section can make or break it for you, as it takes minimum time to answer the maximum marks. It is very important to score maximum marks in this section.
- There will be few passages of 450 words in the GK section.
- The questions will be of MCQ type.
- You will have to answer questions based on these passages.
- The passage will be cited from various sources; Articles, opinion editorials, social issues etc.
- The questions may be related to law.
However, you will not need any additional knowledge of the law beyond the passage.
There will be no subjective type questions.
Stay updated and practice regularly
The key to nailing this section is to stay updated. General knowledge needs to be acquired over a period of time. So, make sure to read current affairs daily and update your general knowledge. Apart from practising regular mock questions, stay updated with the latest news from around the world.
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Stay updated and practice regularly
The key to nailing this section is to stay updated. General knowledge needs to be acquired over a period of time. So, make sure to read current affairs daily and update your general knowledge. Apart from practising regular mock questions, stay updated with the latest news from around the world.
CLAT Mock Test
Try to give CLAT mock tests regularly. Participating in mock tests will increase your accuracy and help in boosting your confidence.
There are many CLAT online classes that provide test series. Make sure to give individual subject mock tests to understand the strengths and weaknesses in the General Knowledge section.
Select the best study material
The study material you choose can affect your CLAT score. Abundant study material is available from various sources. But selecting the most accurate one is not easy. Choose the study material that follows the current exam pattern and is easily understandable.
Avoid guesswork
If you have prepared well for the General Knowledge section, you will be sure of the answer. And it will not take much time to secure the marks. You will get one mark for a correct answer and 0.25 negative marks for each wrong answer. Mark the correct option only if you are convinced, otherwise skip the question.
View Previous Year Question Papers
Go through the previous year question paper and find out the topics that have been asked. Getting familiar with the previous year papers will help you get an idea about the pattern. The questions asked under the GK section include current affairs, economy, politics, international news and forums, sports, technology and government initiatives. The current affairs section has largely dominated this section over the years.
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Important Points to Remember
- Practice 25-35 MCQs daily.
- Read reputed newspapers like The Time of India, The Hindu, Business Line, Indian Express, Dainik Tribune and Business Standard every day.
- Download some app on your mobile for daily news updates.
- Read the news analysis thoroughly.
- You don't need to read editorials while preparing for GK. Instead, focus on factual reporting.
- Before reading the passage, scan the questions. This will help reduce the time per route.
- Maintain a journal for GK and note down all the important dates and events. You can read it at the end of the week.
Every year thousands of students appear for this exam to get admission to reputed law schools. Prepare well for the GK section in CLAT so that you can have an edge over other competitors.
All the best for CLAT exam 2022
