General Knowledge and Current Affairs carries 28-32 marks on CLAT — making it one of the two highest-weighted sections alongside Legal Reasoning. Since 2020, every GK question on CLAT is passage-based: you are given a 300-450 word passage about a current event, policy, or institution, and asked 4-6 comprehension-style questions. However, a strong static GK foundation is what allows you to read these passages quickly and answer accurately under time pressure.
This page contains 40 practice questions across four core GK areas tested on CLAT: Indian Polity and Governance, Economy and Economic Affairs, Science and Environment, and International Affairs. Each question includes four options with the correct answer highlighted, along with a difficulty tag. Use these to identify gaps in your static GK base before moving to passage-based practice in our mock tests.
Attempt each question before checking the answer. Correct answers are highlighted with an accent border and marked with an asterisk (*). Questions are tagged by difficulty: Easy (fundamental concepts every CLAT aspirant must know), Medium (requires deeper understanding), and Hard (tests nuanced knowledge that separates top scorers).
Constitutional bodies, amendments, federalism, governance mechanisms, and landmark judicial pronouncements.
Q1. Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting elections to the offices of President and Vice-President of India?
EasyQ2. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 is associated with which of the following?
EasyQ3. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President of India proclaim a National Emergency?
MediumQ4. The concept of "Basic Structure" of the Constitution was established by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
MediumQ5. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of subjects between the Union and the States?
EasyQ6. The Rajya Sabha can delay a Money Bill for a maximum period of:
MediumQ7. Which of the following writs is issued by the court to direct a public authority to perform its mandatory duty?
EasyQ8. The Inter-State Council is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
HardQ9. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the National Commission for Backward Classes as a constitutional body?
HardQ10. The doctrine of "colourable legislation" is related to which aspect of Indian constitutional law?
HardFiscal and monetary policy, banking regulation, GDP measurement, trade agreements, and economic institutions.
Q11. Which institution is responsible for formulating monetary policy in India?
EasyQ12. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India through which Constitutional Amendment?
EasyQ13. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
MediumQ14. The "twin balance sheet problem" in the Indian economy refers to:
HardQ15. India's fiscal year runs from:
EasyQ16. Which of the following indices is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
MediumQ17. The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) was announced by the Government of India to boost investment in infrastructure. The nodal task force for NIP was headed by:
HardQ18. Which of the following is a consequence of a depreciating rupee?
MediumQ19. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 established which adjudicating authority for corporate insolvency resolution?
MediumQ20. Which of the following correctly describes "stagflation"?
HardEnvironmental policy, climate agreements, scientific developments, biodiversity, and public health.
Q21. The Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global temperature rise to well below how many degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels?
EasyQ22. Which Indian institution is responsible for monitoring air quality through the National Air Quality Index (NAQI)?
MediumQ23. The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation of:
EasyQ24. CRISPR-Cas9, which has been in the news, is a technology used for:
MediumQ25. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 established which body at the national level?
MediumQ26. Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest global warming potential per molecule?
HardQ27. India's first Dark Sky Reserve was established in:
HardQ28. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under which Act?
EasyQ29. Which space mission by ISRO successfully demonstrated a soft landing near the lunar south pole in August 2023?
EasyQ30. The concept of "carbon credit" is directly linked to which protocol?
MediumInternational organisations, treaties, diplomatic relations, geopolitics, and India's foreign policy.
Q31. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
EasyQ32. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is headquartered in:
EasyQ33. India is a member of which of the following multilateral groupings?
EasyQ34. The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) comprises India, the United States, Australia, and:
MediumQ35. Which international agreement governs the law of the sea, including territorial waters and exclusive economic zones?
MediumQ36. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into effect in 2021, is significant because it created:
HardQ37. Which organisation administers the dispute resolution mechanism for international trade disputes?
MediumQ38. The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, normalised diplomatic relations between Israel and which of the following countries?
MediumQ39. India's "Act East Policy" is primarily aimed at strengthening ties with which region?
EasyQ40. The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank, is headquartered in:
HardGK is the section where most students either gain a significant advantage or lose marks they cannot recover. Unlike Legal Reasoning or English, GK rewards consistent daily preparation over months rather than last-minute cramming. The passage-based format means you need both background knowledge and passage-reading ability. Here are five strategies that our top-performing students use consistently.
CLAT GK is passage-based. The questions test whether you can read a 300-word passage on a current event and answer comprehension-style questions about it. Daily newspaper reading builds the background knowledge that makes those passages instantly understandable. Focus on editorials and the national/international pages of The Hindu or Indian Express.
Static GK — constitutional bodies, international organisations, key acts and amendments — forms the foundation. Current affairs passages assume you know what the RBI does, what Article 21 guarantees, or what UNCLOS stands for. Without this base, you will struggle to process passages quickly under exam conditions.
Do not memorise events in isolation. Group them: all Supreme Court judgments together, all international summits together, all economic policy changes together. This creates mental frameworks that help you answer questions even on events you have not specifically read about, because you understand the pattern.
CLAT rarely asks "When was X established?" It asks "Why is X significant?" or "What does X imply for Y?" Understanding the significance and consequences of events is more important than memorising dates and names. When you read about a policy, always ask: why was this introduced, and whom does it affect?
After building your base, the most effective revision is attempting passage-based GK questions under timed conditions. This forces active recall and trains you to extract answers from passages rather than relying on memory alone. Our mock tests replicate the exact CLAT pattern for this section.
The Consortium of NLUs does not prescribe a fixed syllabus for GK. However, analysis of previous years' papers reveals consistent patterns in the topics tested. CLAT GK passages are drawn from the following broad domains, and building familiarity with these areas gives you a decisive reading-speed advantage on exam day.
Constitutional bodies, amendments, Supreme Court judgments, federalism, parliamentary procedures, election law
RBI policy, GST, fiscal deficit, banking regulation, trade agreements, budget highlights, economic surveys
Space missions (ISRO), health & disease, environmental policy, digital infrastructure, emerging technology
UN system, bilateral/multilateral summits, treaties, geopolitics, India's foreign policy, trade blocs
National awards, judicial appointments, heads of international bodies, sports achievements
Landmark Supreme Court verdicts, new legislation, tribunals, legal reforms and commissions
These 40 static GK questions are a starting point for building your foundation. For passage-based GK practice that mirrors the actual CLAT pattern, comprehensive current affairs coverage updated monthly, and expert-guided preparation strategy, explore our programmes and resources below.
Our Complete Programme includes monthly current affairs digests, 500+ GK questions sorted by topic, daily newspaper analysis sessions, and full-length mock tests with GK sections that mirror the CLAT pattern.
The General Knowledge and Current Affairs section on CLAT carries 28-32 marks out of 150. Since 2020, all GK questions are passage-based: you are given a 300-450 word passage about a current event, policy, or institution, and asked 4-6 comprehension-style questions per passage. There are typically 5-7 passages in this section.
CLAT does not directly test static GK through standalone factual recall questions. However, static GK — knowledge of constitutional bodies, international organisations, key acts, and governance mechanisms — is essential because the passage-based questions assume this background knowledge. Without a strong static GK base, you will struggle to read GK passages quickly enough under exam conditions.
The Hindu and The Indian Express are the most recommended newspapers for CLAT GK preparation. Focus on their editorial pages, national affairs, and international sections. The Hindu is particularly useful because its editorial style closely mirrors the passage style used on CLAT. Livemint is a good supplement for economic current affairs. Reading one newspaper consistently for 6-8 months is more effective than skimming multiple sources.
CLAT current affairs questions typically cover events from the preceding 12-18 months before the exam date. However, the passages may reference historical context — for example, a passage about a 2026 Supreme Court judgment might discuss the legal history dating back several years. Focus your current affairs preparation on the most recent 12 months, but ensure your static GK covers foundational events and institutions.
Yes, legal current affairs are frequently tested in the GK section. Landmark Supreme Court judgments, new legislation, legal reforms, tribunal decisions, and Law Commission recommendations regularly appear as passage topics. Understanding the legal significance of these events — not just the facts but why they matter — gives you a significant advantage in answering the comprehension-style questions.
NCERT books for Classes 11-12 in Political Science, Economics, and Geography provide a solid foundation for static GK. They are particularly useful for understanding Indian polity, constitutional provisions, and basic economic concepts. However, NCERT books alone are insufficient — they do not cover current affairs, which forms the bulk of CLAT GK passages. Use NCERTs to build your base in the first 2-3 months, then shift focus to newspapers and current affairs compilations.
The most effective approach is to categorise current affairs by theme rather than memorising events in isolation. Group all Supreme Court judgments together, all international summits together, all economic policy changes together. This creates mental frameworks that help you answer questions even on events you have not specifically read about. Monthly revision using topic-wise compilations and passage-based practice questions is more effective than daily note-making without review.
Sports and awards questions appear occasionally on CLAT but are not a major focus. When they do appear, they are presented as passages — for example, a passage about the significance of a particular award or a policy change in Indian sports governance. Focus your preparation on polity, economy, international affairs, and legal current affairs, which together account for the vast majority of GK questions. Cover major national and international awards (Bharat Ratna, Nobel Prize, Booker Prize) and significant sporting events, but do not spend disproportionate time on this area.