Top 50 Questions Asked in CLAT Exam: A Must-Read Guide for 2026 Aspirants

While preparing for CLAT, you are well aware that it does not only need hard work but also smart preparation. Year after year, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) throws up a mix of predictable and surprising questions. The best way to prepare for it is by going through past year papers and getting a real feel of what to expect by seeing patterns. If you want to crack CLAT 2026, there are top 50 questions that you need to be prepared for.

Section Wise Solution: Top 50 CLAT Questions

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (GK/CA)

It is a combination of both the stationary GK and current affairs with the latter gaining a preference in recent years.

FAQs in GK:

1. Which was one country in 1922-1991 include Ukraine? (USSR)
2. Who is the president in Ukraine? (Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
3. What is the currency of Ukraine? (Hryvnia)
4. The President of Ukraine used to be an? (Comedian)
5. What is the name of the operation initiated by the Indian Government to evacuate Indians in Ukraine? (Operation Ganga)
6. The theme of the World Environment Day 2015?
7. Who is the latest winner of the nobel prize of peace?
8. What is the name of the current Chief Justice of India?
9. What Indian state introduced the project of the 'Mission Shakti?
10. Which company is developing the hyperloop technology?

Apart from these, prepare yourself for the following trending topics:

• Major programs and achievements by India
• Major international conflicts (Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine)
• National schemes (Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India)
• Recent rulings by the Supreme Court
• Sports events (Olympics, Cricket World Cup winners)
• Awards & Honours (Padma Awards, Bharat Ratna)

2. English Language

Focus is on comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar, often through passage-based MCQs. You can expect the following type of English Questions in CLAT:

"The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution. This judgment has far-reaching implications for data protection and personal liberty in the country."

1. What fundamental right was recognized by the Supreme Court in the passage?
2. According to the passage, what could be one implication of the judgment?
3. Which part of the Indian Constitution is referred to in the passage?
4. What does the phrase "far-reaching implications" mean in this context?
5. Choose the correct synonym for "implications" as used in the passage.

Also prepare for the these type of questions: 

• Identify the synonym/antonym of a highlighted word in a passage.
• What is the meaning of the idiom “spill the beans”?
• Choose the correct figure of speech used in a sentence.
• Find the error in the given sentence.
• What is the main idea of the given passage?
• Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
• Identify the tone of the author in the passage.
• Choose the correct summary of the passage.
• Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
•  Select the word nearest in meaning to “pragmatic”.

3. Logical Reasoning

When you attempt logical reasoning questions in CLAT 2026, your ability to analyse arguments, spot assumptions, and draw conclusions will be tested. The type of question you can expect is:

"Many cities have implemented odd-even vehicle rules to reduce air pollution. However, studies show that such measures have only a temporary effect unless supported by long-term policy changes."

• What is the main argument presented in the passage?
• Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the argument?
• What assumption does the author make about odd-even rules?
• What is the likely conclusion of the passage?
• Suggest an alternative policy to address air pollution, based on the passage.

 Here are Frequently Asked Logical Reasoning Questions in CLAT:

21. What can be inferred from the passage?
22. Which of the following strengthens/weakens the argument?
23. Identify the assumption in the given argument.
24. What is the conclusion of the passage?
25. Which statement is logically consistent with the passage?
26. Identify the flaw in the reasoning.
27. Choose the correct analogy.
28. Arrange the statements in a logical sequence.
29. What is the author’s main contention?
30. Which of the following best summarises the argument?
31. Legal Reasoning

Legal Reasoning is the heart of CLAT, focusing on principles and their application to factual scenarios. Here is how it’ll be asked: 

Principle: A person is liable for negligence if they fail to take reasonable care, resulting in harm to another.

Facts: Dr. X, a surgeon, forgets a surgical instrument inside a patient during an operation, causing the patient severe pain.

• Is Dr. X liable under the principle stated? Why?
• What is the legal concept illustrated in this scenario?
• If Dr. X had followed all standard procedures but the instrument was defective, would the liability change?
• What does "reasonable care" mean in medical practice?
• Which area of law does this principle belong to?

Probable Legal Reasoning Questions in CLAT 2025:

31. Principle: “Whoever causes injury to another is liable.” Fact: A accidentally injures B. Is A liable?
32. Principle: “Every contract requires free consent.” Fact: X signs a contract under threat. Is the contract valid?
33. Principle: “No person shall be punished for the same offence twice.” Fact: Y is tried twice for the same crime. Is it valid?
34. Principle: “A minor cannot enter into a contract.” Fact: Z, aged 17, signs a contract. Is it enforceable?
35. Principle: “Negligence is failure to take reasonable care.” Fact: Doctor forgets to remove a surgical instrument. Is it negligence?
36. What is the difference between ‘murder’ and ‘culpable homicide’?
37. Explain the concept of ‘strict liability’ with an example.
38. What is the doctrine of ‘res ipsa loquitur’?
39. What is the meaning of ‘mens rea’?
40. Identify the legal issue in the given passage.
41. Quantitative Techniques

This section is mostly data interpretation, basic maths, and logical calculations.

Frequently Asked Quantitative Questions:

41. If the average of five numbers is 24, what is their total?
42. A train travels 60 km in 1.5 hours. What is its speed?
43. If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 30 boys, how many girls are there?
44. What is the percentage increase from 80 to 100?
45. Solve the following: If x + 2 = 7, what is x?
46. Find the value of x in the equation 2x – 5 = 9.
47. Interpret the given bar graph and answer the questions.
48. What is the median of the following set: 5, 9, 12, 15, 20?
49. If the cost price is ₹200 and the selling price is ₹250, what is the profit percentage?
50. A shopkeeper gives a 10% discount on ₹500. What is the selling price?

Why check the previous year questions of CLAT? 

Even though you have the list  of questions, you need to go through previous year  questions by yourself.  If you do so, you’ll realise the patterns are repeated in a number of sections including the GK, Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning. Given the frequently requested questions, you know how to spend your studying time. Also, repetitive questions will feel like familiar terrain and therefore you won’t feel overwhelmed or nervous during the exam when such questions show up. .

How to Use This List for CLAT 2026 Preparation?

• Practice Regularly: Generate these types of questions using chatgpt. Attempt these questions under timed conditions and practice. 
• Revise Concepts: ensure you are well-versed with the principles and basic concepts.
• Stay Updated: For GK/CA, read newspapers and reliable online sources daily.
• Mock Tests: Take full-length mock tests to build exam stamina and identify weak areas.

Note that the questions follow the official CLAT exam pattern and recent papers and are all in line with passages, principle-fact situations and data interpretation. The style of the recent CLAT papers entrusts GK as a part of the current affairs questions in context or passages. The application and not rote memory is the basis of legal and logical reasoning. To achieve optimal results, one should practice using the official CLAT sample papers and the previous year question papers in order to get the actual feel and hard/easy level. This list is aimed to reflect the actual situation during the exam and to make your preparation effective. For more such exam insights, keep following our education news portal. Wishing all CLAT aspirants the very best for 2026.