How to Prepare for CLAT 2022Quantitative Techniques

Updated on May 26, 2022 09:29 ISTConcerned about how to crack the QuantitativeTechniques section of CLAT 2022 exam? Checkimportant CLAT preparation tips, books, topics andmore to ace the Mathematics section of the exam.

With 10% weightage in CLAT 2022, Quantitative

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Techniques section can prove to be a deciding factorfor those aiming for law admissions at the prestigiousNational Law Universities (NLUs). A candidate cannot risklosing his marks in CLAT exam by not preparingQuantitative Techniques section. It may carry only 13-17questions in CLAT exam, but if candidates preparestrategically, then 10% weightage will be in their favour.

CLAT 2022 Quantitative Techniques preparation can beeasy with a strategy that aims to cover the syllabus, aswell as has suf f icient mock tests practice. The sectionseems like easiest of the f ive sections of CLAT 2022,however, as the questions are based on Class 10standard, candidates will have to relearn all the tricks ifMathematics was not a subject they opted for in Class12. With consistent ef forts, candidates will be able toovercome any gap in their preparation for CLATQuantitative Techniques section to score well.

In this article, Shiksha lists some important CLAT 2022preparation tips, books and topics to help you preparewell for Quantitative Techniques section smoothly.

CLAT 2022 Quantitative Techniques:Syllabus & Pattern

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Before starting preparation, candidates shouldunderstand the exam pattern and syllabus for CLATQuantitative Techniques section as described below:

ParticularsCLAT Quantitative

Techniques Pattern

Type of questionsPassages followed byMCQs

Number of readingpassages

3-4 comprehensions of 300words each

Total questions 13-17

Total marks 13-17

Marking One mark for each correctanswer

Negative marking -0.25 for incorrect answer

Approximate weightagein CLAT exam

10%

Check complete CLAT 2022 exam pattern.

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CLAT Sample Questions for QuantitativeTechniques The CLAT Quantitative Techniques questions will bepreceded by short sets of facts, propositions, graphs, orother textual/pictorial/diagrammatic representations ofnumerical information. Candidates will have to thoroughlygo through the given passage/information, deriveinformation f rom it, apply mathematical operations andthen answer the subsequent questions. Check anexample of the Quantitative Techniques questions asgiven in CLAT sample papers:

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How candidates should attempt CLATQuantitative Technique questions: Now, for the question given above, the following tricksshould be applied:

The correct answer is (c). Solving the question: Length of the bridge = 200 mLet the length of the New Delhi Shatabdi Express be ‘L’and its speed be ‘S’.

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L + 200 = 35 x SS = (L + 200) / 35L = 25 x SS = L / 25L / 25 = (L+200) / 3535L = 25L + 500010L = 5000L = 500 mTherefore, speed S = 500 / 25 = 20 m/s(20m/s x 18) / 5 = 72 km/hDistance between the 2 cities = 200 kmSpeed of New Delhi Shatabdi Express = 72 km/hSpeed of Hazrat Nizamuddin Singrauli SF Express = 58km/hSince, the trains are moving towards each other the speedof the trains will be added up to compute the time taken forthe trains to cross each other.Therefore, Total Speed = 72 + 58 = 130 km/hDistance = Speed x time200 = 130 x timeTime it will take for the two trains to meet = 200/130 = 1.54hours. Therefore, the trains will meet 1.54 hours afterstarting from their respective locations.Distance from Agra = 1.54 hours x speed of Hazrat

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Nizamuddin Singrauli SF Express (Starts from Agra) = 1.54x 58 = 89.32 kmDistance from Delhi = 1.4 x New Delhi Shatabdi Express= 1.54 x 72 = 110.88 km

Another example of CLAT 2022 QuantitativeTechniques questions is as under:

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CLAT 2022 Quantitative Techniques:Important TopicsSome of the important CLAT topics that candidatesshould prepare for the Quantitative Techniques sectioninclude:

Important Topics for CLAT QuantitativeTechniques Section

Ratios and Proportions Basic Algebra

Mensuration Statistics

Prof it and Loss Time, Distance and Work

Important CLAT 2022 QuantitativeTechniques BooksImportant CLAT books that candidates can refer toprepare for the Quantitative Techniques section include:

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by ArihantPublications

30 days wonder for Maths by S Chand

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinationsby Pearson

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CLAT 2022 Preparation Tips forQuantitative Techniques Check out important CLAT tips necessary for preparationof Quantitative Techniques section below:

Clear your basics: To attempt questions f romQuantitative Techniques section, it is extremelyimportant for candidates to work on their basics. Ifcandidates feel that they do not have conceptualclarity on some topics, they must refer to their Class8 NCERT books and clear their basics.

Regular practice: Regular practice is the key tosuccess in Quantitative Techniques section.Candidates should devote at least an hour everydayto solve Quantitative Techniques questions of Class10 dif f iculty level.

CLAT question papers: Once candidates are overwith practicing enough questions f rom each topic ofQuantitative Techniques, they should attemptprevious years’ CLAT question papers and samplepapers. Candidates are advised to particularly solveCLAT 2021 question paper and CLAT 2020 questionpaper to get themselves acquainted with the new

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CLAT exam pattern.

Learn shortcuts: When it comes to Mathematics,learning shortcuts to solve questions andcalculations become extremely important. By usingshortcuts, candidates will be able to solve thequestions much more quickly than before, thereby,saving ample time to attempt other sections.

Focus on accuracy: Candidates must ensure thatall the calculations they do in the exam are 100 percent accurate. Since there is negative marking of0.25 marks, making silly calculation errors can cost alot.

Section-Wise CLAT 2022 Preparation TipsClick on the links below to know how to prepare fordif ferent sections of the CLAT 2021 exam below:

Section-Wise CLAT 2021 Preparation Tips

Tips to Prepare forEnglish Section of CLATExam

Tips to prepare for LegalReasoning section of CLAT2022

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Af fairs & GK 2022 Logical Reasoning

Important FAQs related to CLATQuantitative Techniques Q: How many questions come in CLAT fromQuantitative Techniques section?A: About 13-17 questions are asked f rom QuantitativeTechniques section of CLAT exam.

Q: Is there any negative marking in CLATMathematics section?A: Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for eachincorrect answer.

Q: Which are the important topics to prepare forCLAT Quantitative Techniques section?A: Some of the important CLAT Quantitative Techniquestopics that candidates should pay attention to include:

Ratios and Proport ions

Algebra

Mensurat ion

Time and Work

Stat ist ics

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Q: What is the dif f iculty level of questions asked inCLAT Quantitative Techniques section?A: Quest ions asked in CLAT Quant itat ive Techniques orMathematics sect ion are of Class 10 dif f iculty level.

Q. How to prepare for CLAT 2022 QuantitativeTechniques section?A: The best way to prepare for CLAT QuantitativeTechniques section is by regularly practicing thequestions. However, the two most important points thatcandidates must keep in mind while practicing thequestions include:

Speed

Accuracy

Q. What type of Maths questions are asked in CLAT2022?A. CLAT Quantitative Techniques questions will bepreceded by short sets of facts, propositions, graphs, orother textual/pictorial/diagrammatic representations ofnumerical information based on following topics:Ratios and Proportions Basic Algebra

Mensuration Statistics

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Prof it and Loss Time, Distance and Work

Q. Is two months enough to prepare for CLAT 2022?A. Yes, with a strategic preparation of two months,candidates can crack CLAT 2022 easily.

Q. Is Maths compulsory for CLAT 2022?A. CLAT has Quantitative Techniques section based onClass 10 level mathematics, it has 10% weightage in theexam. However, Mathematics is not a compulsory subjectas part of CLAT eligibility criteria for admission.

Q. What are the main subjects of CLAT 2022question paper?A. CLAT question paper is based on English, LogicalReasoning, Legal Reasoning, Current Af fairs includingGK, and Quantitative Techniques (based on class 10mathematics)

Q. How many hours should I study to prepare forCLAT Mathematics?A. Since, the mathematics/ Quantitative Techniquessection carries only 10% weightage, candidates shoulddevote their time accordingly. Once they have learnt allthe formulae and clarif ied important concepts, 1-2 hoursof daily practice will be suf f icient to score well in this

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section.

Q. Can I skip Mathematics section in CLAT 2022?A. Option to skip questions may be provided in the exam,however, candidates should avoid doing so. CLATscores will be based on the overall performace in all thesections of the entrance exam. If you skip theMathematics section, you will lose 13-17 marks at onego, and it will reduce your chances of securing a seat intop law colleges in India.

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