The Pearson Guide to the LLB Entrance Examinations

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Cover Contents Preface Section I: Introduction Chapter 1: About the Book How Will This Book Help You? Can a Guide Help you Crack LLB Entrance Tests? How to Get the Maximum Out of this Book? Chapter 2: About the Examination Components of the Tests Legal Aptitude Logical Reasoning Ability English-Language Proficiency Analytical and Mathematical Ability General Knowledge Format of the Test Eligibility for Admission Important Tips Before Starting Your Test After Starting Your Test Towards the End of the Test Section II: Legal Aptitude Chapter 3: Introduction to the Constitution of India Indian Constitution Salient Features of Constitution of India Strength of the Indian Constitution The Preamble as Amended by 42nd Amendment An Analysis of the Preamble Interpretation of the Preamble Parts I–XXII Covering Articles 1–395 The Schedules The Appendix The Present Structure of the Union Indian Citizenship Fundamental Rights Fundamental Duties of a Citizen of India Directive Principles Amendment of the Constitution The Union Government The President Vice President of India The Prime Minister Council of Ministers The Parliament Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha State Government The Governor The Chief Minister State Council of Ministers The State Legislative Local Governments Indian Judiciary and Key Constitutional Statutory Authorities and Functionaries The Judiciary Important Constitutional Statutory Authorities and Functionaries Question Bank Chapter 4: Legal Concepts and Terminology Criminal Law Complaint Investigation Inquiry Trial Crime Summon Arrest Arrest without Warrant Acquittal Order Discharge Order First Information Report (FIR) Offence Compoundable Offence Non-compoundable Offence Charge Bail and Cancellation of Bail Anticipatory Bail Doctrine of Mens Rea Adultery Obscenity Dowry Death Forgery Theft Extortion Extortion vs Theft Nuisance Estoppels Business and Corporate Law Offer Acceptance Consideration Agreement Contract Quasi-Contract Contract of Guarantee Breach of Contract Fraud Libel Trust Breach of Trust Malice Damages Law of Tort Important Maxims Essentials of a Tort Intention, Negligence and Recklessness Motive Malfeasance Discussion Notes: Understand the Differences List of Important Legal Terms Question Bank Section III: Logical Reasoning Chapter 5: Verbal Reasoning Series Completion Alphabet/Letter Series Number Series Alphanumeric Series Analogy Alphabet/Letter Analogy Word Analogy Odd Man Out/Classification Letter Classification Number Classification Word Classification Coding/Decoding Blood and Family Relationships Direction Questions Questions on Age, Time and Calendar Cube and Dice Question Bank Chapter 6: Analytical Reasoning Tips for Solving Analytical Reasoning Problems Make a Sketch of the Problem Be Aware of Hidden Details in the Rules Make a Mental Note of Specific Rules Order the Elements Look for Missing Information Symmetrical Relationships Puzzles On Building Pairs/Teams Location Quandaries Distribution Dilemma Fixing the Schedules Question Bank Chapter 7: Critical Reasoning Logical Diagrams Logical Arguments The Order of Premise and Conclusion Deductive Logic (Categorical Proposition) Analysis of Explanation Question Bank Chapter 8: Non-verbal Reasoning Series Completion Classification Analogy Question Bank Section IV: English-Language Proficiency Chapter 9: Verbal English Types of Words List of Synonyms and Antonyms List of Possible Analogical Relationships List of Important Idioms and Phrases Formats of Synonym Questions Formats of Antonym Questions The Structure of Analogy Questions Formats of Analogy Questions Formats of Questions Based on Idioms and Phrases Question Bank Chapter 10: Correct Usage of English Grammar Golden Rules of English Grammar Agreement Problems (Subject and Verb) Collective Nouns Troublesome Pronouns Troublesome Verbs Troublesome Adjectives and Adverbs Troublesome Prepositions Important Words Followed by Suitable Prepositions Problems in Articles Problems in Tenses Problems in Conjunctions Miscellaneous Rules Avoid Redundancies Formats of Questions on Sentence Completion Formats of Questions on Ordering of Words in a Sentence Formats of Questions on Ordering Sentences in a Passage Formats of Questions on Sentence Imporvement Formats of Questions on Error Identification Question Bank Chapter 11: Reading Comprehension Introduction to Reading Comprehension-Based Questions Format of RC Questions Tactics to Tackle RC Questions Types of RC Questions Time Saving Tactics Format of Reading Comprehension Questions Introduction to Cloze Tests Strategy to Tackle Cloze Tests Formats of Questions on Cloze Tests Question Bank Section V: Analytical and Mathematical Ability Chapter 12: Basic Arithmetic Number System Positive and Negative Numbers Bits and Bytes Elementary Concepts of Number System Test of Divisibility Test for Oral Calculations Another Short Cut for Division and Multiplication GCM and LCM Greatest Common Measure (GCM) Test of prime numbers Least Common Multiple (LCM) Relation between LCM and HCF of Two Numbers Fractioins and Decimals Fractions Basic Principles Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Decimals Principles in Working with Decimals Average Percentage Question Bank Chapter 13: Commercial Arithmetic Ratio and Proportion Ratio Proportion Continued and Mean Proportion Rule of Three Inverse Proportion Profit and Loss Terms and Formulas Simple and Compound Interest Simple Interest Compound Interest Present Value and Discount Annuities Sinking Funds Banker’s Discount Practical Discount Important Formulas Question Bank Chapter 14: Applications of Arithmetic Time and Work Time and Distance Clocks Calendars Question Bank Chapter 15: Basic Algebra Applications of Algebra Coin Problems Sets Age Problems Mixture Exponential Functions Logarithm Function Quadratic Equations Progression Arithmetical Progression Geometrical Progression Question Bank Chapter 16: Mensuration Elementary Concepts of Area and Volume Formulas for Finding Areas and Volumes Question Bank Chapter 17: Data Interpretation and Statistics Tables Graphs Bar Graph Line graph Circle Graph Pictograph Important Definitions Ungrouped data Grouped data Frequency or class-frequency Cumulative frequency Measure of central tendency Mean Median Mode Geometric Mean (GM) Harmonic Mean (HM) Formulas for Statistics Question Bank Section VI: General Knowledge Chapter 18: Indian History Ancient India Indus Valley Civilization The Vedic Period Growth of Buddhism and Jainism The Magadha Empire Alexander’s Invasion The Mauryan Empire Ashoka the Great The Gupta Dynasty Harshavardhana Other Dynasties The Rajputs Medieval India Reasons for the Success of Muslims in India The Sultanate of Delhi The Mughal Dynasty The Hindu Dynasty Modern India East India Company and British Rule The Carnatic Wars (1746) Governor-Generals of India and Reforms First War of Independence British Rule After the 1857 Revolt India After Independence Question Bank Chapter 19: Indian Economy Economic Planning in India Planning in India Planning Commission Five Year Plans Eleventh Five Year Plan Currency System Historical Background The Decimal System Issue and Distribution of Currency Currency Denominations Demonetization of Currency Devaluation of Currency Banking System Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Imperial Bank of India Scheduled Banks Public Sector Banks Other Banks Indian Banks Abroad New Banks in Private Sector Stock Exchanges Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Mints and Presses Industries Background Large-Scale Industries Various Organizations Connected with Industries Petroleum and Natural Gases Question Bank Chapter 20: Geography Physical Geography Solar System Origin Age Characteristics The Sun The Planets Asteroids Meteors Comets The Auroras Basic Knowledge About the Earth Shape Structure Composition Earth’s Movements Rotation Seasons Equinoxes and Solstices Eclipses Atmosphere Composition Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Layers Winds Lithosphere Rocks The Continents Mountains Hydrosphere Tides Ocean Currents Major Rivers of the World Indian Geography Location, Dimensions and Frontiers Location Dimensions Boundaries Physical Features The Himalayan Range The Northern Plains The Deccan Plateau Coastal Plains The Deccan Mountains Islands Andaman and Nicobar Lakshadweep Soils Alluvial Soil Black Soil Red Soil Laterite Soil The River Systems of India The Himalayan System The Deccan System Third River System Climate Coldest Parts Hottest Parts Wettest Parts Driest Part The Monsoons Cause of Rainfall in India Forests in India Agriculture Land Utilization Agricultural Scenario in India Advances in Indian Agriculture Scene Fertilizers Irrigation Multipurpose Projects Mineral Resources of India Other Minerals Population Question Bank Chapter 21: General Awareness Languages Books—General Books—Short Notes Ancient Books on Science and Medicine Some Important Books Life Sketchs of Famous Personalities of the World Prominent Figures of the Indian Freedom Movement Prominent Economists Ancient Philosophers and Thinkers Religions of the World Sports Sports Festivals India’s Participation in the Olympics India’s Major Achievements in Olympics Football World Cup World Cup Cricket (ODIs) World Cup Hockey SAF (South Asian Federation) Games Popular Sports Important Sports Terms Important Trophies and Associated Games International Awards Nobel Prize Pulitzer Prize Award Awarded for Magsaysay Awards Abbreviations Days to Remember Important Political Parties Question Bank Section VII: Model Test Papers Chapter 22: Model Test Paper I Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning English-Language Proficiency Mathematics General Knowledge Chapter 23: Model Test Paper II Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning English-Language Proficiency Mathematics General Knowledge Chapter 24: Model Test Paper III Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning English-Language Proficiency Mathematics General Knowledge Chapter 25: Model Test Paper IV Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning English-Language Proficiency Mathematics General Knowledge Chapter 26: Model Test Paper V Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning English-Language Proficiency Mathematics General Knowledge