Practice Test for SLAT - 8 - CLAT MCQ

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This continuous effort to suppress one's feelings and behave in public is a bit of a strain, and the usual result is that one puts on a glum and solid look on public occasions. Perhaps because of this, I was once described in an article in a Hindu magazine as resembling a Hindu widow! I must say that, much as I admire Hindu widows of the old type, this gave me a shock. The author evidently meant to praise me for some qualities he thought I possessed - a spirit of gentle resignation and renunciation and a smileless devotion to work. I had hoped that I possessed - and, indeed, I wish that Hindu widows would possess - more active and aggressive qualities and the capacity for humour and laughter. Gandhiji once told an interviewer that if he had not had the gift of humour he might have committed suicide or something to this effect. I would not presume to go so far, but life certainly would have been almost intolerable for me but for the humour and light touches that some people gave to it.

My very popularity and the brave addresses that came my way, full (as is, indeed, the custom of all such addresses in India) of choice and flowery language and extravagant conceits, became subjects for raillery in the circle of my family and intimate friends. The high-sounding and pompous words and titles that were often used for all those prominent in the national movement were picked out by my wife and sisters and others and bandied about irreverently.

Choose the right word or words to describe "Glum":

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This continuous effort to suppress one's feelings and behave in public is a bit of a strain, and the usual result is that one puts on a glum and solid look on public occasions. Perhaps because of this, I was once described in an article in a Hindu magazine as resembling a Hindu widow! I must say that, much as I admire Hindu widows of the old type, this gave me a shock. The author evidently meant to praise me for some qualities he thought I possessed - a spirit of gentle resignation and renunciation and a smileless devotion to work. I had hoped that I possessed - and, indeed, I wish that Hindu widows would possess - more active and aggressive qualities and the capacity for humour and laughter. Gandhiji once told an interviewer that if he had not had the gift of humour he might have committed suicide or something to this effect. I would not presume to go so far, but life certainly would have been almost intolerable for me but for the humour and light touches that some people gave to it.

My very popularity and the brave addresses that came my way, full (as is, indeed, the custom of all such addresses in India) of choice and flowery language and extravagant conceits, became subjects for raillery in the circle of my family and intimate friends. The high-sounding and pompous words and titles that were often used for all those prominent in the national movement were picked out by my wife and sisters and others and bandied about irreverently.

What did Gandhiji express to the interviewer?

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Elections certainly bring out the best in India's raucous democracy, but they also expose some of its blemishes.

The Supreme Court of India recently decided to disqualify sitting politicians who are convicted of criminal acts. And for the first time, an anti-corruption party vaulted to victory in Delhi's state assembly. These are certainly bright spots, but efforts thus far have barely scratched the surface.

It will take significantly more sweeping measures that tackle the institutional roots of the trends and get to the heart of the crime politics nexus. In India's electoral marketplace, as in any market, there are underlying supply and demand factors that facilitate exchange.

Choose the right word or words which mean 'Disqualify'.

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Elections certainly bring out the best in India's raucous democracy, but they also expose some of its blemishes.

The Supreme Court of India recently decided to disqualify sitting politicians who are convicted of criminal acts. And for the first time, an anti-corruption party vaulted to victory in Delhi's state assembly. These are certainly bright spots, but efforts thus far have barely scratched the surface.

It will take significantly more sweeping measures that tackle the institutional roots of the trends and get to the heart of the crime politics nexus. In India's electoral marketplace, as in any market, there are underlying supply and demand factors that facilitate exchange.

What takes place in India's electoral market according to this passage?

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Elections certainly bring out the best in India's raucous democracy, but they also expose some of its blemishes.

The Supreme Court of India recently decided to disqualify sitting politicians who are convicted of criminal acts. And for the first time, an anti-corruption party vaulted to victory in Delhi's state assembly. These are certainly bright spots, but efforts thus far have barely scratched the surface.

It will take significantly more sweeping measures that tackle the institutional roots of the trends and get to the heart of the crime politics nexus. In India's electoral marketplace, as in any market, there are underlying supply and demand factors that facilitate exchange.

What action did the Supreme Court decide to take against sitting politicians who are convicted of criminal acts?

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Elections certainly bring out the best in India's raucous democracy, but they also expose some of its blemishes.

The Supreme Court of India recently decided to disqualify sitting politicians who are convicted of criminal acts. And for the first time, an anti-corruption party vaulted to victory in Delhi's state assembly. These are certainly bright spots, but efforts thus far have barely scratched the surface.

It will take significantly more sweeping measures that tackle the institutional roots of the trends and get to the heart of the crime politics nexus. In India's electoral marketplace, as in any market, there are underlying supply and demand factors that facilitate exchange.

What do Elections in Indian democracy bring about?

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Elections certainly bring out the best in India's raucous democracy, but they also expose some of its blemishes.

The Supreme Court of India recently decided to disqualify sitting politicians who are convicted of criminal acts. And for the first time, an anti-corruption party vaulted to victory in Delhi's state assembly. These are certainly bright spots, but efforts thus far have barely scratched the surface.

It will take significantly more sweeping measures that tackle the institutional roots of the trends and get to the heart of the crime politics nexus. In India's electoral marketplace, as in any market, there are underlying supply and demand factors that facilitate exchange.

Which party became victorious in Delhi's state assembly?

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Elections certainly bring out the best in India's raucous democracy, but they also expose some of its blemishes.

The Supreme Court of India recently decided to disqualify sitting politicians who are convicted of criminal acts. And for the first time, an anti-corruption party vaulted to victory in Delhi's state assembly. These are certainly bright spots, but efforts thus far have barely scratched the surface.

It will take significantly more sweeping measures that tackle the institutional roots of the trends and get to the heart of the crime politics nexus. In India's electoral marketplace, as in any market, there are underlying supply and demand factors that facilitate exchange.

Choose the right word or words which explain 'Raucous'.

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The Public Distribution System (PDS) was set up in India originally as a rationing system to cope with the food shortages during the Second World War period. From 1965, it was expanded into a universal system for delivering cheap food grain such as wheat and rice and certain other essential commodities such as sugar, edible oil, and kerosene. While the major objective of the PDS has been to act as a welfare measure to provide these goods at prices that are relatively lower than the market, it has also acted as a countervailing force to prevent speculation in prices by profit-oriented private traders. Since the PDS constitutes a major outlet for the sale of grain procured by the procurement agencies, it is an important link in the support system provided to farmers by the government. Over the years, the buffer stocks maintained by the PDS have served to ensure price stability and self-sufficiency in food even in years of severe drought and thereby helped to maintain the economic sovereignty of the country.

What is PDS and what was its origin?

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The Public Distribution System (PDS) was set up in India originally as a rationing system to cope with the food shortages during the Second World War period. From 1965, it was expanded into a universal system for delivering cheap food grain such as wheat and rice and certain other essential commodities such as sugar, edible oil, and kerosene. While the major objective of the PDS has been to act as a welfare measure to provide these goods at prices that are relatively lower than the market, it has also acted as a countervailing force to prevent speculation in prices by profit-oriented private traders. Since the PDS constitutes a major outlet for the sale of grain procured by the procurement agencies, it is an important link in the support system provided to farmers by the government. Over the years, the buffer stocks maintained by the PDS have served to ensure price stability and self-sufficiency in food even in years of severe drought and thereby helped to maintain the economic sovereignty of the country.

What was the further development in PDS system?

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The Public Distribution System (PDS) was set up in India originally as a rationing system to cope with the food shortages during the Second World War period. From 1965, it was expanded into a universal system for delivering cheap food grain such as wheat and rice and certain other essential commodities such as sugar, edible oil, and kerosene. While the major objective of the PDS has been to act as a welfare measure to provide these goods at prices that are relatively lower than the market, it has also acted as a countervailing force to prevent speculation in prices by profit-oriented private traders. Since the PDS constitutes a major outlet for the sale of grain procured by the procurement agencies, it is an important link in the support system provided to farmers by the government. Over the years, the buffer stocks maintained by the PDS have served to ensure price stability and self-sufficiency in food even in years of severe drought and thereby helped to maintain the economic sovereignty of the country.

What is the major objective for promoting this system?

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The Public Distribution System (PDS) was set up in India originally as a rationing system to cope with the food shortages during the Second World War period. From 1965, it was expanded into a universal system for delivering cheap food grain such as wheat and rice and certain other essential commodities such as sugar, edible oil, and kerosene. While the major objective of the PDS has been to act as a welfare measure to provide these goods at prices that are relatively lower than the market, it has also acted as a countervailing force to prevent speculation in prices by profit-oriented private traders. Since the PDS constitutes a major outlet for the sale of grain procured by the procurement agencies, it is an important link in the support system provided to farmers by the government. Over the years, the buffer stocks maintained by the PDS have served to ensure price stability and self-sufficiency in food even in years of severe drought and thereby helped to maintain the economic sovereignty of the country.

What is the outcome of this system?

The Railway authorities allowed a train to be overcrowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose the appropriate answer:

Where is the headquarters of the ‘International Commission of Jurists’ located?

Who among the following was the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly?

X, a married woman, agreed to live in adultery with B and also agreed to serve him as his housekeeper. In return, B agreed to pay X Rs. 500 per month for living in adultery and Rs. 500 per month for housekeeping. The agreement is:

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of:

Under tort what kind of damages are awarded?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies, that allows Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody – even the government of India?

Which of the following articles deals with citizenship at the time of commencement of the constitution?

Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the legal maxim res communes?

The residuary powers under the Government of India Act, 1935 were given to?

Which constitutional body has recently made observations on Rs. 223 crore expenditure made by Indian Air Force?

Which of the following is an “intellectual property” as per IPR Laws?

In tort the remedy is available against:

Actio personalis moritur cum persona means:

The word ‘tort’ has been picked up from: