CLAT GK Questions 2027: Practice Questions with Answers and Solutions

CLAT GK Questions with Answers

Practising CLAT general knowledge questions helps candidates revise important facts and test their ability to connect events with related information. Attempt each question before checking the answer and explanation.

Question 1: Government Schemes

Which scheme did the Union Cabinet approve for continuation from 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore?

A) PM Fasal Bima Yojana

B) PM-KISAN

C) Ayushman Bharat

D) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Answer: B) PM-KISAN

Explanation: On 31 July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme from 2026–27 to 2030–31, with an outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore. Launched in February 2019, the scheme provides eligible farmer families with ₹6,000 annually through Direct Benefit Transfer in three equal instalments. 

Question 2: Indian Polity

Who became the 53rd Chief Justice of India in November 2025?

A) Justice B.R. Gavai

B) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

C) Justice Surya Kant

D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Answer: C) Justice Surya Kant

Explanation: Justice Surya Kant became the 53rd Chief Justice of India in November 2025, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai. Candidates should associate the appointment with the relevant date because constitutional officeholders can change.

Question 3: Energy and Government Schemes

The Samudra Manthan scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2026, relates to which sector?

A) Deep-sea fishing subsidies

B) Offshore oil and gas exploration

C) Coastal shipping infrastructure

D) Marine biodiversity conservation

Answer: B) Offshore oil and gas exploration

Explanation: Samudra Manthan, formally called the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, received Cabinet approval on 31 July 2026 with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore. The Central Sector Scheme falls under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and aims to strengthen offshore exploration and domestic energy security.

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Passage-Based CLAT GK Questions

The Current Affairs Including General Knowledge section uses passages to test factual awareness and comprehension. Questions may ask candidates to identify an event, recall a legal provision, interpret a statement, or draw a conclusion from the given information.

Read the passage carefully and distinguish facts stated directly from conclusions that require interpretation.

Sample passage: Industrial disputes and Supreme Court judgments

In March 2026, a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court heard arguments concerning the meaning of the term industry under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Bench reserved judgment on 19 March 2026. On 20 August 2026, the Court ruled that the interpretation established in Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. R. Rajappa would continue to govern pending disputes under the 1947 Act.

Question 4

How many judges constituted the Supreme Court Bench mentioned in the passage?

A) Five

B) Seven

C) Nine

D) Eleven

Answer: C) Nine

Explanation: The passage expressly identifies the Bench as a nine-judge Constitution Bench. The answer requires direct factual recall from the passage.

Question 5

Which legislation was considered by the Constitution Bench?

A) The Factories Act, 1948

B) The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

C) The Trade Unions Act, 1926

D) The Companies Act, 2013

Answer: B) The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Explanation: The passage identifies Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as the provision under consideration.

Question 6

Which conclusion is supported by the passage?

A) The earlier interpretation was completely struck down.

B) The earlier interpretation continues to govern pending disputes under the 1947 Act.

C) The Constitution Bench repealed the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

D) The Bench consisted of seven judges.

Answer: B) The earlier interpretation continues to govern pending disputes under the 1947 Act.

Explanation: The passage states that the interpretation established in the earlier judgment continues to govern pending disputes. The other options contradict the information provided or introduce claims unsupported by the passage.

Editorial note: Verify the dates and legal outcome against the original Supreme Court judgment before publishing the passage as a factual current-affairs item.

Static GK Questions for CLAT

Static GK for CLAT covers facts that remain relatively stable over time, including constitutional provisions, historical events, geographical features, institutions, and basic economic concepts.

Static knowledge can support current-affairs preparation when a passage refers to a constitutional Article, government institution, historical development, or economic concept.

CLAT GK Topic	Areas to Revise
History	Freedom movement, major personalities, historical events, and important dates
Geography	Physical geography, Indian geography, countries, and capitals
Indian polity	Constitution, Fundamental Rights, constitutional bodies, and important Articles
Economics	Basic economic concepts, financial institutions, and government schemes
Science and technology	Space missions, major discoveries, and scientific institutions
Arts and culture	Heritage sites, literature, classical traditions, and cultural institutions

Question 7: Indian Constitution

Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice in a cause or matter pending before it?

A) Article 32

B) Article 142

C) Article 226

D) Article 141

Answer: B) Article 142

Explanation: Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice in a cause or matter pending before it. Article 32 concerns constitutional remedies, Article 226 concerns the writ jurisdiction of High Courts, and Article 141 establishes that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts in India.

Question 8: Indian Economy

In which year was the Reserve Bank of India nationalised?

A) 1935

B) 1949

C) 1937

D) 1947

Answer: B) 1949

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India began operations on 1 April 1935 and was nationalised on 1 January 1949. Candidates should distinguish the year of establishment from the year of nationalisation.

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CLAT Current Affairs Questions 2027

Current affairs preparation should cover government policies, legal developments, national and international events, economics, science and technology, sports, and culture. Topic-wise practice helps candidates revise important developments and the facts associated with each event.

National and Government Affairs

Question 9: Sports Policy

The Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 is aligned with which national education policy?

A) National Education Policy 2020

B) National Education Policy 1986

C) National Youth Policy 2014

D) National Sports Policy 2001

Answer: A) National Education Policy 2020

Explanation: Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 provides a policy framework for sports development and aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. Candidates should revise the objectives and institutional context of major national policies.

Legal and Constitutional Developments

Question 10: Supreme Court Judgment

In which case did the Supreme Court address the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration under the passive euthanasia framework?

A) Common Cause v. Union of India

B) Harish Rana v. Union of India

C) Aruna Shanbaug v. Union of India

D) Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab

Answer: B) Harish Rana v. Union of India

Explanation: On 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court decided Harish Rana v. Union of India, concerning passive euthanasia and the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration. The judgment examined whether clinically assisted nutrition and hydration could be withdrawn under the applicable legal framework and addressed the principles established in Common Cause v. Union of India. 

National Affairs and Technology

Question 11: Semiconductor Industry

Semicon 2.0, approved by the Union Cabinet on 15 July 2026, has a total budget outlay of:

A) ₹76,000 crore

B) ₹1,27,500 crore

C) ₹1.64 lakh crore

D) ₹84,084 crore

Answer: B) ₹1,27,500 crore

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem. The programme supports chip design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, research, materials, equipment, and talent development. The ₹76,000 crore figure relates to the earlier Semicon India Programme, while ₹1.64 lakh crore represents the investment commitment for projects approved under the first programme.

Economy and Financial Institutions

Question 12: Reserve Bank of India

Who became the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2024?

A) Shaktikanta Das

B) Urjit Patel

C) Sanjay Malhotra

D) Raghuram Rajan

Answer: C) Sanjay Malhotra

Explanation: Sanjay Malhotra became the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, with his three-year term beginning on 11 December 2024. He succeeded Shaktikanta Das.

Topic-Wise CLAT GK Questions

Organising GK questions for the CLAT exam by subject helps candidates revise specific areas and identify gaps in factual knowledge.

GK category	Focus areas	Typical question focus
Legal and Constitutional Affairs	Supreme Court judgments, constitutional provisions, legislation	Case, provision, and outcome
Government Schemes	Cabinet decisions, welfare programmes, public policies	Scheme, objective, and allocation
National Affairs	Major developments, institutions, appointments	Event, person, and institution
International Affairs	Global developments, international organisations, bilateral relations	Country, event, and outcome
Economy	RBI, financial institutions, economic policies	Institution, policy, and fact
Science and Technology	Space missions, semiconductors, scientific developments	Development, organisation, and purpose
Sports and Awards	Major tournaments, awards, notable achievements	Winner, event, and year
Arts and Culture	Heritage sites, literature, classical traditions	Person, place, and cultural fact
History and Geography	Historical events, geographical features, important locations	Date, location, and historical context

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CLAT GK Previous-Year Questions

CLAT GK previous-year questions help candidates examine the style, passage structure, and answer choices used in earlier examinations. They also provide practice in identifying facts and drawing conclusions from information presented in a passage.

Use previous-year papers for three purposes:

• Identify how current affairs and general knowledge appear in passage-based questions.
• Practise comprehension, factual recall, and inference.
• Review the difficulty and wording of answer options.

Previous-year questions should supplement, not replace, revision of recent developments. Historical facts remain useful, but officeholders, policy allocations, and other date-sensitive information may change.

Candidates should verify the source before treating a question as an authentic previous-year question. Newly written practice questions should be labelled as sample questions.

CLAT GK Notes and Questions PDF

A CLAT GK questions PDF can support offline practice and revision. Candidates should select resources that include questions, four answer options, answer keys, and explanations.

A useful practice PDF should:

• Organise questions by topic or month.
• Include explanations alongside correct answers.
• Identify the publication date or current-affairs period.
• Separate static GK from date-sensitive developments where appropriate.
• Distinguish original sample questions from official previous-year questions.
• Follow the official CLAT UG syllabus.

Monthly current affairs notes help candidates revise developments in chronological order. Topic-wise GK questions help test factual recall and identify weak areas. Combining both formats provides a structured revision method.

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How to Practise CLAT GK Questions

1. Combine static GK and Current Affairs

Practise static general knowledge alongside current affairs. A passage about a Supreme Court judgment, for example, may refer to a constitutional Article, a statute, or a historical ruling.

Revise background facts connected with major news developments rather than memorising isolated headlines.

2. Review Incorrect Answers

Classify each mistake according to its cause.

Error Type	What to Review
Factual Gap	Revise the event, date, person, institution, or policy
Passage-Reading Error	Revisit the relevant sentence and identify the missed detail
Incorrect Inference	Check whether the conclusion follows from the available information
Confused Options	Compare the facts associated with each option
Guessing Error	Review the explanation and revise the underlying fact

Record recurring mistakes in a revision notebook and revisit them during subsequent practice sessions.

3. Track accuracy and time

Maintain a record of practice performance to identify weak topics.

Practice Measure	What to Record
Questions Attempted	Number attempted and left unanswered
Correct Answers	Total correct answers and accuracy by topic
Incorrect Answers	Number of errors and reason for each mistake
Weak Areas	Topics with repeated errors
Time Taken	Average time per question and time spent on difficult passages
Next Action	Facts to revise and question types requiring additional practice

4. Practise different question formats

CLAT GK preparation should include direct factual MCQs, passage-based questions, statement-based questions, event-based questions, and questions connecting current affairs with static knowledge.

Question type	What GK Tests	How to Approach
Direct Factual MCQ	Facts, people, places, and events	Identify the requested fact and eliminate incorrect options
Statement-based Question	Accuracy of multiple claims	Verify each statement separately
Passage-based Question	Comprehension and inference	Use the passage to identify the supported answer
Match-the-following	Associations between events and entities	Check each pair before selecting an option
Event-based Question	Knowledge of a development and its context	Recall the event, date, organisation, and outcome
Legal Current Affairs	Judgments, legislation, and legal developments	Identify the legal issue and the decision or provision involved
Current and static GK	Connections between news and background knowledge	Link the event with the relevant institution or concept

Sample statement-based question

Consider the following statements regarding CLAT 2027:

1. The examination will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode.
2. The UG question paper will contain 120 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation: The official CLAT 2027 examination format specifies an offline examination with 120 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each. The paper has a duration of two hours, with a deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

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