CLAT UG Question Paper 2024 Set A (Available)- Download Solutions and Answer Key pdf

In contemporary literature, how is the relationship between character and setting described in the passage?

• (A)Non-existent; characters and settings are separate entities.
• (B) A complex interplay where the setting influences plot and character.
• (C) Characters and settings are interchangeable.
• (D)Settings are insignificant in literature.

In The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, what does the barren desert landscape symbolize?

• (A)A thriving community.
• (B) The protagonist’s sense of isolation.
• (C) A lush, vibrant setting.
• (D)A happy, carefree life.

What role do the Scottish moors play in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?

• (A)Beautiful, serene landscape.
• (B) No influence on characters.
• (C) An omen of impending tragedy.
• (D)A place for relaxation.

What does the term "interplay" refer to in the passage?

• (A)A lack of interaction.
• (B) A complex relationship where setting influences narrative.
• (C) Insignificant connection.
• (D)Complete separation.

Which of the following best describes the setting in The God of Small Things?

• (A)Boring.
• (B) Lush and vibrant.
• (C) Insignificant.
• (D)Dark and foreboding.

What is the main theme discussed in the passage?

• (A)Characters are not influenced by settings.
• (B) Setting is unimportant in literature.
• (C) Settings influence characters as much as other characters.
• (D)Settings have no role in character development.

What is the central thesis of the above extract?

• (A)Untouchability takes various forms.
• (B) Rich and poor have different ideas of justice.
• (C) Case management doesn’t affect judicial performance.
• (D)Protecting livelihoods opposes ease of doing business.

What does "docket-excluded" refer to?

• (A)Lack of access to justice for the poor.
• (B) Exclusion of bail for the poor.
• (C) Rejection of judicial system by the poor.
• (D)Exclusion of the rich from prisons.

Which word best describes the experience of different segments with the justice system?

• (A)Symbiotic
• (B) Affective
• (C) Conflicting
• (D)Inter-dependent

What does the author imply about the judicial system?

• (A)Reflects power relationships.
• (B) Access is based on wealth.
• (C) Made for the rich.
• (D)None of the above.

What statement is the author most likely to disagree with?

• (A)Representative democracy ensures interests of the poor in the judiciary.
• (B) Law ensures equality in text and practice.
• (C) The poor suffer most at the hands of touts.
• (D)All of the above.

What makes judicial reform of administration a ‘neutral’ area?

• (A)Agreement across socio-economic classes.
• (B) Political consensus on reform.
• (C) Reforms do not favor any class.
• (D)Constitution mandates judicial reform.

What does the protagonist’s preference for “barrenness” and “starkness” suggest?

• (A)Enjoys vibrant environments.
• (B) Values simplicity.
• (C) Prefers lush landscapes.
• (D)Seeks constant stimulation.

What does the protagonist’s reaction towards the postman reveal?

• (A)Gratitude for his presence.
• (B) Dislikes disturbance.
• (C) Suspicion of others.
• (D)Indifference to others.

What does the protagonist’s desire to be mistaken for a tree signify?

• (A)Desire for societal appreciation.
• (B) Admiration for nature’s beauty.
• (C) Feels superior to others.
• (D)Yearns for unity with nature.

What does the protagonist’s description of nestlings’ screams as “shrill and maddening” reveal?

• (A)Finds it soothing.
• (B) Views nestlings as symbols of life.
• (C) Finds them vexing.
• (D)Feels protective of them.

What best describes the protagonist’s state of mind in Carignano?

• (A)Constant restlessness and anguish.
• (B) Isolation and disconnection.
• (C) Only isolation.
• (D)Contentment and peace.

What role does nature play in the protagonist’s life at Carignano?

• (A)A source of creativity.
• (B) Offers solace and belonging.
• (C) Reminder of harsh life realities.
• (D)Source of distraction.

Who is often regarded as the greatest playwright in the history of the English language?

• (A)Jane Austen
• (B) William Wordsworth
• (C) William Shakespeare
• (D)George Orwell

Which of Jane Austen’s novels is known for its social commentary and witty portrayal of romance?

• (A)Nineteen Eighty-Four
• (B) Sense and Sensibility
• (C) I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
• (D)The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Who are the Romantic poets known for celebrating nature and human emotions?

• (A)Shakespeare and Woolf
• (B) Orwell and Coleridge
• (C) Wordsworth and Coleridge
• (D)Austen and Roy

What is the title of Virginia Woolf’s novel known for its modernist narrative style?

• (A)Pride and Prejudice
• (B) Nineteen Eighty-Four
• (C) Mrs. Dalloway
• (D)The God of Small Things

Identify the 20th-century novel that provides a warning about the dangers of totalitarianism.

• (A)Nineteen Eighty-Four
• (B) Romeo and Juliet
• (C) Sense and Sensibility
• (D)I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

What does the passage highlight as the enduring power of English literature?

• (A)Winning awards
• (B) Diversity of authors and themes
• (C) Appeal only to British readers
• (D)Decline of storytelling

Which incident is described in the passage?

• (A)Baisakhi festival at Amritsar, 1919
• (B) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, 1919
• (C) Congress Protests, 1919
• (D)Non-Cooperation movement, 1919

Why did General Dyer order to fire on the crowd?

• (A)To bring the crowd under control
• (B) To scatter the crowd
• (C) To teach the crowd a lesson
• (D)To enforce martial law

What was the intention of the speaker?

• (A)To praise General Dyer
• (B) To expose the deeds of General Dyer
• (C) To gain sympathy for the victims
• (D)All of the above

After the incident, who helped the injured and dying people?

• (A)The army
• (B) The police
• (C) Civil administration
• (D)Nearby residents

What would be the feelings of Indian children brought to the Jallianwala Bagh site?

• (A)Friendliness toward British rule
• (B) Bitterness about British rule
• (C) A sense of helplessness
• (D)None of the above

What was General Dyer’s full name?

• (A)Reginald Murree Harry Dyer
• (B) Reginald Royce Harry Dyer
• (C) Reginald Edward Harry Dyer
• (D)Reginald Coleman Harry Dyer

What reason did Hamas give for its attack on Israel?

• (A)Retaliation against settler violence
• (B) Desecration of the Western Wall
• (C) Protest against Palestinian settlement construction
• (D)End the Gaza Strip blockade

What was the international reaction to the killing of Israeli civilians?

• (A)Condemned as terrorism by 44 countries
• (B) Largely ignored
• (C) Supported by the UN
• (D)Praised by 10 countries

Which statement about the historical context of the Israel-Hamas conflict is NOT true?

• (A)Palestinian refugees settled under Ottoman rule
• (B) Hamas emerged during the first Intifada
• (C) Hamas was known as the Islamic Resistance Movement
• (D)The first Intifada was against Israeli rule

What was the Israeli military response to the Hamas-led attack?

• (A)Declared a state of war and launched a ground invasion
• (B) Only conducted aerial bombardment
• (C) Asked for international intervention
• (D)Imprisoned the responsible militants

What is the current hostilities in the Gaza-Israel conflict known as?

• (A)Sixth war
• (B) Fifth war
• (C) Seventh war
• (D)Fourth war

Which major war does the current Gaza-Israel conflict resemble?

• (A)Yom Kippur War
• (B) Iraq War
• (C) Six-Day War
• (D)Gulf War

In what did India become the fourth country in the world?

• (A)Sending a spacecraft to the moon
• (B) Landing a spacecraft on the moon
• (C) Landing a man on the moon
• (D)Crashlanding a spacecraft on the moon

What is the role of Pragyan?

• (A)Move around the moon
• (B) Take photographs
• (C) Show images to the world
• (D)Record laser radiation

Name one institution that played a major role in bringing India to the forefront.

• (A)Tata Industries
• (B) Indian Oil Corporation
• (C) ISRO
• (D)Reliance Industries

What are the names of the moon lander and the rover?

• (A)Vikram and Pragyan
• (B) Pragyan-2 and Vikram
• (C) Chandrayaan and Vikram
• (D)Chandrayaan and Pragyan