Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and LLB Entrance Examinations

438 Pages·2010·3.139 MB·English

by  A. P. Bhardwaj

Legal Aptitude
and
Legal Reasoning
(for the CLAT and LLB Entrance Tests)
A. P. B
HARDWAJ
Chandigarh(cid:121)Delhi(cid:121)Chennai
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Contents

Preface to the Second Edition vii
Acknowledgements ix
About the Author x
Chapter 1
Legal Terms and Maxims 1–16
Multiple-Choice Questions 17–30
Chapter 2
Criminal Law 31–51
Multiple-Choice Questions 52–82
Chapter 3
Civil Law 83–85
Multiple-Choice Questions 86–113
Chapter 4
Constitutional Law 114–183
Multiple-Choice Questions 184–248
Chapter 5
Mock Tests 249–318
Chapter 6
Previous Years’ Papers 319–427
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Preface to the
Second Edition
It gives me immense pleasure to present the 2nd Edition of this book. It is the outcome of
the students’ liking and demand for Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning for the CLAT and
LLB Entrance Tests.
In order to facilitate the students to get the feel of the examination, I am incorporating
the original solved papers of previous years of CLAT, Panjab University, University of
Delhi and Symbiosis. It will give you an idea that how much labour goes in to hit the bulls
eye.
On the basis of the feedback from the students, I am also incorporating ten practice
papers for the students to check their level of competence and understanding, and to help
improve it.
I will be happy to receive suggestions. I wish you all the best.
A. P. BHARDWAJ
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Preface

The increasing demand from students preparing for entrance tests for national law
universities and the lack of any good book on this subject inspired me to write this book.
Legal Reasoning and Legal Aptitude for the CLAT has been written keeping in view
the signifi cant role that legal aptitude plays in the entrance tests. The topics covered in this
book range from introductory concepts on the subject to advanced levels of legal niceties,
technicalities and case laws.
The book begins with a preliminary understanding of legal terminology and maxims
and gradually switches over to include civil, criminal and constitutional law. It provides a
comprehensive coverage of all relevant areas of law in the pithiest and profoundest manner.
The MCQs have been meticulously designed to make students understand the practical
application of all the legal concepts. The theoretical portion has been drafted with special
reference to and in the light of bare provisions of law.
I hope this book meets the student’s requirements. I will appreciate any feedback and
suggestion. All the best.
A. P. BHARDWAJ
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Acknowledgements

I graciously acknowledge Pearson and Showick Thorpe ‘in particular’ for inspiring me to
write this book.
I thank my wife Upasana whose contribution, motivation and selfl ess service has
greatly enabled me to accomplish this gargantuan task.
I am thankful to Suraj Chopra, who typed the script for me and whose relentless service
and expertise helped me to fi nish this work on time.
I am grateful to all my near and dear ones for their love, affection and blessings that
has been a constant source of encouragement to me.
Finally, I acknowledge God who blessed me with a galaxy of friends whose knowledge
and support has profusely contributed to this work.
A. P. BHARDWAJ
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