How to Attempt Passage-based Questions in Current Affairs & GK section? - Notes | Study Passage Based Questions for CLAT Preparation - CLAT

While hard work is essential for success in CLAT 2023, it is also extremely important to adopt a smart and effective preparation strategy in order to ace the law entrance exam. With the changes in the CLAT exam pattern that were introduced in 2020, you should know the right techniques to attempt passage-based questions. Below given are the best ways to approach passage-based questions in Current Affairs including the General Knowledge section of the CLAT 2023 exam.
Check out the important pointers to keep in mind while reading the passages and attempting questions under Current Affairs including the GK section:

• Read the entire passage: Make sure to read the entire passage before attempting the questions. This is important so that you are able to pick up valuable clues about the answers to all the questions in the passage.
• The overall theme of the passage: After reading the passage, ensure you have a good idea about the overall theme or point of focus of the passage. Remember, cramming or remembering every detail of the passage is not important.
• Pay attention to the question asked: At the time of attempting the questions, pay close attention to the wordings Sometimes, the language of the questions might be such that it can trick you. For instance, the questions might be framed in a negative manner – Which of the following is not an example of x?
• Read all four options: Make sure of reading all four options before answering a particular option to avoid errors

You can find the CLAT Passage-Based Questions at EduRev: Passage Based Questions for CLAT Preparation

CLAT Preparation for Current Affairs including GK: Tips & Tricks

Some of the best ways in which you can prepare for Current Affairs including the GK section of the CLAT 2023 exam are:

• Develop a habit of reading good newspapers and periodicals such as The Hindu, The Telegraph, etc. Do not skip reading the editorial and opinion sections of the newspapers.
  You can give tests on Daily GK and Current Affairs at EduRev: Daily GK & Current Affairs Tests
• Apart from reading the daily newspapers, you can also visit different websites online to keep a track of the latest events around the world.
• Discuss events and issues of significance within your study group or peers to gain more insights and develop strong opinions on a particular topic. The discussion forum at EduRev is one of the best sources to meet your peers and discuss questions and topics.
• Do not memorize long lists of facts without understanding their wider context. The same is also discouraged by the CLAT Consortium.
• Practice as many CLAT previous year question papers as possible. Practicing CLAT 2020 question paper and CLAT 2021 question paper is especially important as it is set on the new exam pattern.
  Edurev has compiled a detailed course for your CLAT Previous Year Questions practice. 
• Attempt as many CLAT mock tests as possible. Check out the CLAT Mock Test Series course at EduRev.