Frequently Asked Questions Current Affairs and GK | Additional Study Material for CAT PDF Download

Ques: Which is the most important section for CLAT UG?
Ans: CLAT UG consists of 5 different sections, out of which the general knowledge section and legal aptitude section account for 50% of the total weightage. Therefore it is the most important section along with legal aptitude.
You can access the past year papers to understand the exam pattern.

Ques: Should we read opinion pieces in newspapers?
Ans: Opinions can affect your judgements, so it is advisable to read the news article and then form your own opinion before reading other opinions. This will also help while solving the passages in the exam.

Ques: How many questions will be asked in the GK Section of CLAT? 
Ans: There will be up to 7 passages of 450 words each, based on which you will have to answer 50 questions. The passages will be asked from any recent event or past event. You can access the mock tests to get better acquainted with the pattern of the exam.

Ques: Do you require knowledge of law to attempt CLAT GK?
Ans: No, the candidate does not require any additional knowledge of law apart from what is in the passage. However, having some legal knowledge is highly recommended.  
You can check out the practice documents & tests to understand the pattern of questions being asked.

Ques: How much time does it take to solve the GK Section?
Ans: The section can be time-consuming if the questions are difficult to understand. However, if straightforward questions are asked, you can finish the whole section within 10 to 15 minutes. You can access the cumulative subject wise tests that will give you an idea of how the final GK section would look like and how much time you will take to solve it.