AILET Mock Test-3 (New Pattern) - CLAT MCQ

Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in the question.

Put on the market

Choose the correct meaning of the given foreign language phrase.

Inter vivos

Choose the correct meaning of the given foreign language phrase.

Ex officio

Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in the question.

A man of straw

Read the given passage and answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Kindly note that more than one of the choices may conceivably be the answer of the question. However, you are to choose the most appropriate answer, i.e. the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.

The spread of education in society is at the foundation of success in countries that are latecomers to development. In the quest for development, primary education is absolutely essential because it creates the base. But higher education is just as important, for it provides the cutting edge. And universities are the life–blood of higher education. Islands of excellence in professional education, such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), are valuable complements but cannot be substitutes for universities which provide educational opportunities for people at large.

There can be no doubt that higher education has made a significant contribution to economic development, social progress and political democracy in independent India. It is a source of dynamism for the economy. It has created social opportunities for people. It is a source of dynamism for the economy. It has created social opportunities for people. It has fostered the vibrant democracy in our polity. It has provided a beginning for the creation of knowledge society. But it would be a mistake to focus on its strengths alone. It has weaknesses that are a cause for serious concern.

There is, in fact, a quiet crisis in higher education in India that runs deep. It is not yet discernible simply because there are pockets of excellence, an enormous reservoir of talented young people and an intense competition in the admissions process. And, in some important spheres, we continue to reap the benefits of what was sown in higher education 50 years ago by the founding fathers of the Republic. The reality is that we have miles to go. The proportion of our population, in the age group 18 – 24, that enters the world of higher education is around 7 per cent, which is only one – half the average for Asia. The opportunities for higher education, in terms of the number of places in universities, are simply not enough in relation to our needs. What is more, the quality of higher education in most of our universities requires substantial improvement.

It is clear that the system of higher education in India faces serious Challenges. It needs a systematic overhaul, so that we can educate much larger numbers without diluting academic standards. This is imperative because the transformation of economy and society in the 21* century would depend, in significant part, on the spread and the quality of education among our people, particularly in the sphere of higher education. It is only an inclusive society that can provide the foundations for a knowledge society.

The challenges that confront higher education in India are clear. It needs a massive expansion of opportunities for higher education, to 1500 universities nationwide, that would enable India to attain a gross enrolment ratio of at least 15 per cent by 2015. It is just as important to raise average quality of higher education in every sphere. At the same time, it is essential to create institutions that are exemplars of excellence at par with the best in the world. In the pursuit of these objectives, providing people with access to higher education in a socially inclusive manner is imperative. The realisation of these objectives, combined with access, would not only develop the skills and capabilities we need for the economy but would also help transform India into a knowledge economy and society.

According to the passage, the current state of affairs of higher education in India is

Read the given passage and answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Kindly note that more than one of the choices may conceivably be the answer of the question. However, you are to choose the most appropriate answer, i.e. the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.

The spread of education in society is at the foundation of success in countries that are latecomers to development. In the quest for development, primary education is absolutely essential because it creates the base. But higher education is just as important, for it provides the cutting edge. And universities are the life–blood of higher education. Islands of excellence in professional education, such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), are valuable complements but cannot be substitutes for universities which provide educational opportunities for people at large.

There can be no doubt that higher education has made a significant contribution to economic development, social progress and political democracy in independent India. It is a source of dynamism for the economy. It has created social opportunities for people. It is a source of dynamism for the economy. It has created social opportunities for people. It has fostered the vibrant democracy in our polity. It has provided a beginning for the creation of knowledge society. But it would be a mistake to focus on its strengths alone. It has weaknesses that are a cause for serious concern.

There is, in fact, a quiet crisis in higher education in India that runs deep. It is not yet discernible simply because there are pockets of excellence, an enormous reservoir of talented young people and an intense competition in the admissions process. And, in some important spheres, we continue to reap the benefits of what was sown in higher education 50 years ago by the founding fathers of the Republic. The reality is that we have miles to go. The proportion of our population, in the age group 18 – 24, that enters the world of higher education is around 7 per cent, which is only one – half the average for Asia. The opportunities for higher education, in terms of the number of places in universities, are simply not enough in relation to our needs. What is more, the quality of higher education in most of our universities requires substantial improvement.

It is clear that the system of higher education in India faces serious Challenges. It needs a systematic overhaul, so that we can educate much larger numbers without diluting academic standards. This is imperative because the transformation of economy and society in the 21* century would depend, in significant part, on the spread and the quality of education among our people, particularly in the sphere of higher education. It is only an inclusive society that can provide the foundations for a knowledge society.

The challenges that confront higher education in India are clear. It needs a massive expansion of opportunities for higher education, to 1500 universities nationwide, that would enable India to attain a gross enrolment ratio of at least 15 per cent by 2015. It is just as important to raise average quality of higher education in every sphere. At the same time, it is essential to create institutions that are exemplars of excellence at par with the best in the world. In the pursuit of these objectives, providing people with access to higher education in a socially inclusive manner is imperative. The realisation of these objectives, combined with access, would not only develop the skills and capabilities we need for the economy but would also help transform India into a knowledge economy and society.

What is the antonym of the expression ‘cutting edge’?

Read the given passage and answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Kindly note that more than one of the choices may conceivably be the answer of the question. However, you are to choose the most appropriate answer, i.e. the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.

The spread of education in society is at the foundation of success in countries that are latecomers to development. In the quest for development, primary education is absolutely essential because it creates the base. But higher education is just as important, for it provides the cutting edge. And universities are the life–blood of higher education. Islands of excellence in professional education, such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), are valuable complements but cannot be substitutes for universities which provide educational opportunities for people at large.

There can be no doubt that higher education has made a significant contribution to economic development, social progress and political democracy in independent India. It is a source of dynamism for the economy. It has created social opportunities for people. It is a source of dynamism for the economy. It has created social opportunities for people. It has fostered the vibrant democracy in our polity. It has provided a beginning for the creation of knowledge society. But it would be a mistake to focus on its strengths alone. It has weaknesses that are a cause for serious concern.

There is, in fact, a quiet crisis in higher education in India that runs deep. It is not yet discernible simply because there are pockets of excellence, an enormous reservoir of talented young people and an intense competition in the admissions process. And, in some important spheres, we continue to reap the benefits of what was sown in higher education 50 years ago by the founding fathers of the Republic. The reality is that we have miles to go. The proportion of our population, in the age group 18 – 24, that enters the world of higher education is around 7 per cent, which is only one – half the average for Asia. The opportunities for higher education, in terms of the number of places in universities, are simply not enough in relation to our needs. What is more, the quality of higher education in most of our universities requires substantial improvement.

It is clear that the system of higher education in India faces serious Challenges. It needs a systematic overhaul, so that we can educate much larger numbers without diluting academic standards. This is imperative because the transformation of economy and society in the 21* century would depend, in significant part, on the spread and the quality of education among our people, particularly in the sphere of higher education. It is only an inclusive society that can provide the foundations for a knowledge society.

The challenges that confront higher education in India are clear. It needs a massive expansion of opportunities for higher education, to 1500 universities nationwide, that would enable India to attain a gross enrolment ratio of at least 15 per cent by 2015. It is just as important to raise average quality of higher education in every sphere. At the same time, it is essential to create institutions that are exemplars of excellence at par with the best in the world. In the pursuit of these objectives, providing people with access to higher education in a socially inclusive manner is imperative. The realisation of these objectives, combined with access, would not only develop the skills and capabilities we need for the economy but would also help transform India into a knowledge economy and society.

According to the passage, which of the following is/are correct?

Pick the odd one out.

In which set each word is a noun, adjective and verb also?

Complete the sentences on the right with appropriate compound nouns related to the two-word verbs used in the sentences on the left.

I. lookout

II. downfall

III. backlash

IV. leftover

Pick the odd one out.

Fill the blank with the correct word/phrase.

As the boy was __________, he did not correct his mistakes in spite of repeated warnings.

Choose the sentence which is incorrect grammatically.

Complete the sentences on the right with appropriate compound nouns related to the two-word verbs used in the sentences on the left.

I. take out

II. handcuffs

III. eye-catching

IV. uprising

Fill the blanks of the given passage:

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull _______(reject) (1) Labour's demands to sack his Employment Minister Michaelia Cash. The Federal Employment Minister ______(brush) (2) off criticism of the Turnbull Government following the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics data today. Despite the rise in the jobless rate, the Minister _____(say) (3) the ABS _____(confirm) (4) the number of Australians in employment was actually at a record level. The number of women in employment _____ (be) (5) also at its ever rate.

Fill in the blank (4).

Fill the blanks of the given passage:

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull _______(reject) (1) Labour's demands to sack his Employment Minister Michaelia Cash. The Federal Employment Minister ______(brush) (2) off criticism of the Turnbull Government following the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics data today. Despite the rise in the jobless rate, the Minister _____(say) (3) the ABS _____(confirm) (4) the number of Australians in employment was actually at a record level. The number of women in employment _____ (be) (5) also at its ever rate.

Fill in the blank (5).

Fill the blanks of the given passage:

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull _______(reject) (1) Labour's demands to sack his Employment Minister Michaelia Cash. The Federal Employment Minister ______(brush) (2) off criticism of the Turnbull Government following the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics data today. Despite the rise in the jobless rate, the Minister _____(say) (3) the ABS _____(confirm) (4) the number of Australians in employment was actually at a record level. The number of women in employment _____ (be) (5) also at its ever rate.

Fill in the blank (1).

Directions : Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (ignore errors of punctuation, is any.)

There is all sorts (a) / of regulations that have to be met before (b) / we get a license (c) / No error (d)

Directions: In each of the following question, out of the given group of wordings, choose one inappropriately spelled.

Directions: I felt the wall of the tunnel shiver. The master alarm squealed through my earphones. Almost simultaneously, Jack yelled down to me that there was a warning light on. Fleeting but spectacular sights snapped into and out of view, the snow, the shower of debris, the moon, looming close and big, the dazzling sunshine for once unfiltered by layers of air. The last twelve hours before re-entry were particularly bone-chilling. During this period, I had to go up into the command module. Even after the fiery re-entry splashing down in 81o water in south pacific, we could still see our frosty breath inside the command module.

The statement that the dazzling sunshine was "for once unfiltered by layers of air" means

Directions: Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given below.

Pilfered

Directions: In each of the following question, out of the given group of wordings, choose one inappropriately spelled.

Directions: When it was feared that the serfs might go too far and gain their freedom from serfdom, the protestant leaders joined the princes at crushing them.

Directions : Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (ignore errors of punctuation, is any.)

By opening so many (a) / branches in such a (b) / short time, they have used the wrong strategy (c) / No error (d)

Directions: In each of the following question, out of the given group of wordings, choose one inappropriately spelled.

Directions: Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given below.

Slovenly

Directions: Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given below.

Gimmick