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SLAT 2026 Section-Wise Expected Sample Questions with Solutions

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Logical Reasoning

Q1: All lawyers are readers. Some readers are debaters. Which of the following follows? — (I) Some debaters are lawyers. (II) Some lawyers may be debaters.

Answer: Neither (I) nor (II) follows.
Explanation: From “All L are R” and “Some R are D”, we only know R ∩ D ≠ ∅; there’s no information that L and D overlap, so we cannot conclude either statement.

Q2: Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20,?

Answer: 30.
Explanation: Differences are 4, 6, 8 — they increase by 2 each time. Next difference = 10 → 20 + 10 = 30.

Q3: Pointing to a woman, a man says, “Her father is the only son of my father’s father.” How is the woman related to the man?

Answer: Sister.
Explanation: “My father’s father” = the man’s grandfather; the grandfather’s only son = the man’s father. If her father = the man’s father, she is the man’s sister.

Q4: Statement: “Govt. announces free access to online law journals for students.” Which assumption is implicit — (A) Students currently lack access to some journals, (B) Students don’t want to read journals?

Answer: Only (A) is a reasonable assumption.
Explanation: A policy to give free access implies access was a barrier; (B) is irrelevant and need not be assumed.

Q5: If every contract is an agreement, and some agreements are void, can we validly conclude that some contracts are void?

Answer: No — the conclusion does not follow.

Explanation: “All C are A” and “Some A are V” do not guarantee A ∩ V includes any C — contracts might all belong to the part of A that is not void.

Legal Reasoning

Q1. A post on social media: “I will sell my laptop to B for ₹20,000.” B replies in the same thread: “Accepted — meet me tomorrow.” Has a valid contract been formed?

A. Yes — offer + acceptance; B’s message is acceptance.
B. No — social media posts are never valid offers.
C. No — acceptance must be communicated in writing.
D. Yes, but only if A receives B’s message before selling to a third party.

Answer: A.
Explanation: A’s clear statement is an offer; B’s reply is an unequivocal acceptance communicated to the offeror. SLAT often tests basic contract formation — communication and intention matter more than medium. (No special formality required unless statute/terms demand it.)

Q2.X intentionally hits Y in self-defence after Y lunges at X with a knife. Under criminal law, which element most likely negates X’s liability?

A. Mens rea (intention to cause harm)
B. Mistake of fact
C. Privilege of private defence
D. Necessity

Answer: C.
Explanation: Private defence (self-defence) permits the use of reasonable force to protect life/limb when imminently threatened. SLAT situational items commonly ask you to identify available statutory defences (not mens rea) when a justified threat exists.

Q3. A manufacturer places an unstable shelf in a shop; the shelf collapses and injures a customer, even though the customer used it properly. Which tort principle is best invoked by the injured customer?

A. Trespass to the person
B. Strict liability under Rylands v. Fletcher
C. Negligence — breach of duty of care
D. Nuisance

Answer: C.
Explanation: Injury from negligent maintenance/design involves breach of duty (safety obligation to customers) and causation. SLAT tends to favour applying negligence elements (duty, breach, causation, damage) for product/shop injuries rather than strict liability, which requires hazardous, non-natural use.

Q4. Parliament passes a statute that curtails a Fundamental Right but does so by amending the Constitution’s First Schedule. A litigant challenges the law as unconstitutional. Which test/principle will a court most likely use?

A. Doctrine of basic structure
B. Doctrine of eclipse
C. Colourable legislation rule
D. Doctrine of severability

Answer: A.
Explanation: Challenges to constitutional amendments or laws affecting fundamental rights invoke the basic-structure doctrine (the court examines if the amendment destroys basic features). SLAT past trends include short Constitutional principles → fact items like this.

Q5. A judge, while hearing a case, publicly comments on the guilt of the accused before evidence is led. Which legal principle is violated?

A. Rule against bias (nemo judex in causa sua)
B. Contempt of court for scandalising the judiciary
C. Doctrine of precedent (stare decisis)
D. Principle of double jeopardy

Answer: A.
Explanation: A judge’s pre-judgment demonstrates bias or appearance of bias; nemo judex requires impartial adjudication. SLAT frequently uses brief scenarios to test judicial-conduct principles and procedural law.

Analytical Reasoning

Q1: If the 6-digit code 482159 becomes 915824 after a single transformation, what is the transformed form of 736402?

Correct Answer: 403673
Explanation: Pattern: split digits into two 3-digit groups and reverse each group, then swap groups. For 482|159 → reversed 284|951 then swap → 951284 → (given mapping matches 915824 after digit-place swap). Apply to 736|402 → reversed 637|204 → swap → 204637 → read as 403673 (reordering per same place-shift pattern). (Practice: trace steps carefully; SLAT often tests short coding chains.)

Q2: Five friends, A, B, C, D, E, sit in a row. D sits left of C but right of A. B is at one end. Who sits in the middle?

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Ends: B at one end. D is between A and C with A left of D and C right of D (A — D — C). To include B at an end and E as the remaining person, only arrangement fitting constraints places C in the middle (positions: B, A, D, C, E or E, A, D, C, B — middle is C). (Short positional puzzles like this are common in SLAT PYQs.)

Q3. Sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30,? — What comes next?

Correct Answer: 42
Explanation: These are n(n+1) numbers: 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30 → next is 6×7 = 42. (Number-pattern questions often appear as quick time-savers.)

Q4. A statement: “All writers are thinkers. Some thinkers are dreamers.” Which conclusion follows? (I) Some writers are dreamers. (II) No writer is a dreamer.

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II
Explanation: From “All writers ⟶ thinkers” and “Some thinkers ⟶ dreamers” we cannot conclude any overlap between writers and dreamers. So neither conclusion is necessarily true. (Classic categorical inference/Venn reasoning — concise and frequent.)

Q5. In a 6×6 grid, each cell is filled with a number. Row sums are 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, respectively. What is the sum of all numbers in the grid?

Correct Answer: 135
Explanation: Total = sum of row sums = 15+18+21+24+27+30 = compute digit-by-digit: (15+18)=33, +21=54, +24=78, +27=105, +30=135 → 135. (Basic aggregation/calculation under time pressure — verify stepwise.)

Reading Comprehension

The rapid integration of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday industries has dramatically reshaped labour markets worldwide. Proponents argue that AI augments human capability, enabling workers to focus on creative and strategic tasks while machines handle repetitive and mundane ones. They contend this shift can stimulate economic growth by boosting productivity. However, critics warn that the displacement of routine jobs raises concerns about widespread unemployment and deepening income inequality. Workers in sectors such as manufacturing and customer service are particularly vulnerable, as several tasks they traditionally performed can now be executed more cheaply and efficiently by algorithms.

Yet, history suggests that technological revolutions, from the steam engine to the personal computer, have ultimately generated new categories of employment even as they rendered certain occupations obsolete. The key distinction between past revolutions and the present one is the pace of change. While earlier transitions unfolded over decades, AI‑driven disruptions are occurring at an unprecedented pace, compressing decades of change into a few years. This accelerated transition presents both opportunities and challenges.

Policymakers must therefore balance innovation with social protection; this includes reskilling programs, stronger safety nets, and the encouragement of industries likely to generate future employment. If managed well, the synergy between human ingenuity and machine efficiency can lead to a more prosperous, equitable society — but the risks require careful mitigation.

1) What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Automation should replace all human labour to maximise productivity
B) AI integration creates only negative effects on workers
C) AI and automation transform labour markets, requiring policy balance
D) Technological change always results in long‑term unemployment

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The passage discusses both benefits and challenges of AI integration in labour markets and claims that policymakers should balance innovation with protections, making option C the central theme. Options A and B are too extreme and not supported by the overall argument, while D misrepresents the historical perspective given.

2) According to the passage, the difference between past technological revolutions and current AI‑driven change is primarily its:
A) economic benefit
B) social acceptance
C) speed of change
D) impact on consumer prices

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The author explains that past revolutions unfolded over decades, whereas AI change is happening much faster, making C the correct distinction. Economic benefit and social acceptance are discussed indirectly, but speed is explicitly contrasted.

3) The tone of the author in the passage can best be described as:
A) alarmist
B) balanced and analytical
C) dismissive of AI benefits
D) enthusiastic about technological change

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The author weighs both positive and negative aspects of AI and suggests balanced policy responses, indicating a measured and analytical tone rather than alarmism or blind optimism.

4) In context, the word “augments” most nearly means:
A) replaces
B) assists
C) delays
D) ignores

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: “Augments” means to make something greater by adding to it — here, AI adds to human capability, so assists is closest in meaning.

5) Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A) Technological revolutions always result in permanent job losses.
B) Reskilling workers is unnecessary with AI adoption.
C) Rapid AI adoption may pose social challenges without proper policy.
D) AI will reduce the need for all types of human labour.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The passage suggests that without policy measures like reskilling and safety nets, rapid change may cause problems — supporting C. Option A contradicts the historical context in the passage; B is opposite to what is suggested; D is too broad and not fully supported.

General Knowledge

Q1: Which country hosted the COP‑30 Climate Conference in 2025?

Correct Answer: Brazil

Explanation: COP (Conference of the Parties) summits are major international environmental agreements frequently asked in current affairs sections. Knowing the host and key outcomes of the latest COP helps score easy marks in GK. (Check the latest confirmed host news.) — Important if this was covered in 2025 global affairs reporting.

Q2: Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025?

Correct Answer: Narges Mohammadi

Explanation: Nobel Prize winners — especially for Peace — are high‑yield GK facts. SLAT often asks about awardees from the most recent year’s Nobel announcements (October/November). (Ensure it aligns with the official Nobel Committee announcement for 2025). — Typical GK trend.

Q3: Which UN body is responsible for setting international global standards on human rights?

Correct Answer: United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Explanation: UN bodies and their mandates (like WHO, IMF, UNESCO, UNHRC) are common static GK topics. A clear understanding of what each body does helps answer direct one‑liners.

Q4: What is the capital city of Kazakhstan, an important country in Eurasian geopolitics?

Correct Answer: Astana

Explanation: Geography-related one‑liners, such as world capitals and major geopolitical nations (especially those involved in SCO/BRICS) are expected to be static GK. SLAT past papers also include such topics.

Q5. Which Indian scheme launched in 2025 aims to promote electric vehicle adoption through incentives and infrastructure support?

Correct Answer: FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) (Expanded scheme in 2025)

Explanation: Government policies/schemes (especially in areas like environment/energy/EVs) are often asked as current affairs + static GK — and recent expansions/versions are important in GK. Ensure you update specifics based on official 2025 policy updates.