| The LL.B. Entrance Examination, examines you by adopting the methodology of 'multiple choice questions'. You are required to pick out the most suitable answer, out of the four given alternatives. For every correct answer you gain 4 marks and lose 1 mark for every wrong answer.
The multiple choice questions (MCQs) have one unique feature. They are based on the 'Principle of recognition'. You don't have to bear the burden of recollecting and recalling everything you might have read. The information is lying somewhere in your sub-conscience, which is activated as soon as you see the correct answer.
Let us take an example:
The density of water is maximum at
(a) -32oC
(b) -40oC
(c) 4oF
(d) 4oC
In the days preceding the exam, if you have even once read, that the density of water is maximum at 4ºC, you will have no problem in marking the choice (d).
This question illustrates, what is known as the "simple" MCQ. But this is by no means the only type of MCQ. In fact, majority of MCQs, require more intelligent handling.
Take for example a "Matching type" MCQ :
Match the following :
(I) Gandhi
(II) Jinnah
(III) Nehru
(IV) Gokhale
(1) Servants of Indian Society
(2) Young India
(3) Congress Socialist Party
(4) Muslim League | | I | II | III | IV | | (a) | (1) | (3) | (2) | (4) | | (b) | (2) | (4) | (3) | (1) | | (c) | (2) | (4) | (1) | (3) | | (d) | (4) | (3) | (2) | (1) | Here the correct choice is (b). Obviously you had to know a range of facts to get this one correct.
A third type of MCQ has more than one correct response. Note in the example given below, that you must know both, that Ashoka promoted Buddhism and that he conquered Kalinga to mark (b) which is the correct choice.
Ashoka....
(I) Conquered Kalinga
(II) Promoted Buddhism
(III) Visited China
(IV) Promoted hunting and meat eating
(a) All are correct
(b) Only I & II are correct
(c) Only I, III & IV are correct
(d) Only II & III are correct.
Your ability to link up facts is best tested by the Assertion-Reasoning type of MCQ. Consider the example given below:
ASSERTION (A) : The British established and developed Indian Railways.
REASON (R) : The British were keenly interested in India's economic development.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Of course, the British didn't give a damn for India's economic development. They were only interested in bleeding India dry. Every action of theirs was prompted by the desire to keep India enslaved, and the development of railways was part of strengthening of the British Administration by improving the means of communication. The correct choice is, therefore, (c).
The fifth type of MCQ asks you to draw inferences after studying a given graph/chart/diagram etc. For example, from the graph below, which would be the most suitable inference?
(a) Population growth is stable
(b) Population is decreasing
(c) Population is increasing
(d) No trend is obvious
When the birth rate exceeds the death rate, the only logical inference can be, that the population is increasing, hence the correct response is (c).
You can also be asked to rank items, to order or sequence them. Consider the example given below, where the most suitable choice is (d).
The following are essential for survival, arrange them according to their necessity:
(I) Water
(II) Oxygen
(III) Food
(IV) Clothes
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) II, III, IV, I
(c) II, IV, III, I
(d) II, III, I, IV
Finally, a question may be posed to you in a true-false format, for example:
(I) Constitution of India is supreme law of land
(II) Parliament can entirely rewrite the Constitution
(III) Supreme Court can delete articles of Constitution in public interest
(IV) Constitution of India came into force on 26th January, 1950
(a) All statements are true
(b) I & IV are true
(c) III & IV are false
(d) II & III are true
Here (b) is the correct choice.
Some MCQs can be very tricky. Here all options are correct, but do not tell the whole truth; only one option is the best representative answer. You should be patient enough to read all the four options and then select the correct or the best answer. Consider, the example given below carefully:
The President of India is elected by:
(a) the members of Parliament and State Assemblies
(b) elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies
(c) elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies by proportional representation
(d) the elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies by secret ballot, through proportional representation and single transferable vote system.
The answers given above are correct and complete in descending order. You might get trapped in a wrong answer if you do not exercise the patience of reading all the four choices. Answer (d) is obviously the correct choice.
The point being made is, that, you must read the question and all the answers with utmost caution and concentration, before making your choice.
Finally, a word needs to be said about guess work. As there is negative marking for every incorrect response, your guessing must be restrained and scientific. According to the 'Laws of Probability', if there are four equally unknown choices, the probability of making the correct choice is 25%.
You are advised to use the 'principle of elimination' and take a guess only if you have narrowed down your choice to two options. For example:
Aversion to number 13 is called
(a) Trikaedekaphobia
(b) Claustrophobia
(c) Hydrophobia
(d) Kaliedophobia
In this example, if you know that Claustrophobia means 'a morbid dread of closed places' and Hydrophobia means 'dread of water', then you can take a guess between choices (a) & (d). You have 50% probability of choosing (a) or Trikaedekaphobia and hitting the nail on its head.
An awareness of the formats in which questions are set and of the scientific ways of dealing with them are important ingredients of your preparedness. Preparedness as the adage goes, is the pre-condition of success. Where all questions are important and every mark counts, your endeavour must be to put up a fight to every question. If you can develop the art of thinking, winning this fight is not difficult !
PERSONALITY TEST
Law Schools want candidates who are capable of being groomed and developed as lawyers. The candidate's profile must fit the requirements of the profession.
Be relaxed while attempting the questions.
Be honest without prejudice or bias.
Be logical in your reasoning.
The points you raise should be well organised and with substance.
Express yourself as clearly as possible in your chosen medium.
The 'test' as it is termed is only a friendly attempt to know you. Be relaxed and helpful.
SHORT NOTES
An essential aspect of Law is language; perhaps the most vital and the most difficult to master. While using language a lawyer must steer clear of legalese. Short notes introduced in some entrance tests, aim to test the candidate's ability to utilise the analytical and language skills he or she possesses.
The following points should be kept in mind as a guide:
Be relaxed and clear in your mind apropos the topic of the note.
On a rough page, jot down all the points you remember.
Keep in mind the fact that you read only a few sentences to express your thoughts.
Be concise; use appropriate but simple descriptive words.
On general topics like "Arbitration"; one could add a touch of specificity a line about the New Act, the year in which it was passed or the similarly with the UNCITRAL Rules (and Model Act).
Some Universities have recently decided to ask questions on short notes on specific legal topics apart from a normal system of Multiple Choice questions. This is done to test the writing ability, language, presence of mind and basic legal knowledge of the candidate.
The following are few examples of the topic for short notes.
Abduction
Abet
Abate
Affidavit
Agency
Air Pollution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Amendment of Law
Appeal
Arbitration
Article 370 of Constitution
Assent
Bail
Bank Frauds
Banking Ombudsman
Benami Transactions
Bill
Child Labour
Child Marriage
Citizenship
Computer Crimes
Computer Law
Consumer Protection
Contempt of Court
Contract Labour
Copyright Laws
Credit Card Crimes
Cyber Laws
Cyber Piracy
Damages
Death Penalty
Defamation
Direct Tax Laws
Dishonour of Cheque
Domestic Enquiry
Domestic Violence
Dowry Death
Dowry Prohibition
Drug Abuse Laws
Dying declaration
Elections
Environment Protection
Evidence
Family Court
Female Foeticide
Foreign Collaborations
Foreign Decree
Foreign Exchange Management Act
Forensic Science
Formation of a Company
Fundamental Rights
Gambling
Guardianship and Custody
High Court
Hindu Law
Human Rights
Immoral Trafficking
Income Tax Laws
Indirect Tax Laws
Information Technology
Injunction
Insurance Laws
International Disputes
J & K Constitution
Joint Ventures
Juvenile Justice
Kidnapping
Legal Aid
Limitation Law
Media Laws
Medical Jurisprudence
Motor Accident Claims
Murder
Muslim Law
National Security
Negotiable Instruments
New Legislations
Notaries
Oath
Parliament
Partition
Passport
Power of Attorney
Public Interest Litigation
Quarantine Law
Question Hour
Rape
Registration Law
Rights of Disabled
Sales Tax Laws
SEBI
Software Piracy
Stamp Duty
Stay Order
Succession
Supreme Court of India
Trade Marks
Uniform Civil Code
Water Pollution
Will
Writs
WHO
WTO |
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