SLAT 2023 Question Paper (Available) Download Solutions and Answer Key pdf

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SLAT 2023 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF is available for download. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) conducted the SLAT 2023 exam. The question paper comprised a total of 60 questions, divided across sections including Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge.

SLAT 2023  Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs

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SLAT 2023  Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs


Question 1:

Which of the following is an odd one out?

  • (A) AEI
  • (B) EUO
  • (C) UOF
  • (D) IOE

Question 2:

Sangeet takes a right turn and moves for 5 km. He then turns left and walks for 15 km. He now takes a right turn and walks for 20 km. He again takes a right turn and walks for 15 km. He ultimately takes a right turn and walks for 10 km and stops. Where is he in comparison with his starting point?

  • (A) 15 km east
  • (B) 15 km west
  • (C) 5 km east
  • (D) 5 km west

Question 3:

Identify strong/weak arguments. Should government impose a ban on liquor?



Argument 1: No, taxes on liquor are good source of revenue to government.

Argument 2: Yes, consumption of liquor leads to crime and cases of drunken driving.

  • (A) only Argument 1 is strong
  • (B) only Argument 2 is strong
  • (C) both arguments are weak
  • (D) both arguments are strong

Question 4:

Which of the following words CANNOT be created with the letters of the word MEASUREMENT?

  • (A) Master
  • (B) Summit
  • (C) Mean
  • (D) Easter

Question 5:

Fill the blank so that the second pair of words exhibits the same relationship as the first pair.

Numismatist : Coins :: Arctophilist : ___________

  • (A) postcards
  • (B) postal stamps
  • (C) teddy bears
  • (D) books

Question 6:

Private tutoring is an effective and yet fun way of teaching. Which of the following assumption are implicit in the statement given above?



1. All methods of teaching children which are effective are also fun.

2. Private tutors typically use visual aids to teach kids.

  • (A) only 1
  • (B) only 2
  • (C) both 1 and 2
  • (D) neither 1 nor 2

Question 7:

Put the following words in a meaningful order: second level domain, top level domain, scheme, subdomain, subdirectory

  • (A) scheme, subdomain, second level domain, top level domain, subdirectory
  • (B) scheme, top level domain, subdomain, second level domain, subdirectory
  • (C) subdirectory, top level domain, subdomain, second level domain, scheme
  • (D) subdomain, second level domain, top level domain, subdirectory, scheme

Question 8:

Which of the following best expresses the relationship of fish, reptiles and birds?


Question 9:

Which of the following best expresses the relationship among Criminal Law, LL.B. and Aeronautical Science?


Question 10:

Which of the following was good at gardening, dancing, singing and debating?

  • (A) Prabha
  • (B) Pradyumn
  • (C) Arunima
  • (D) Anirudh

Question 11:

Which of the following was good at dancing, reading and debating?

  • (A) Pradyumn
  • (B) Prabha
  • (C) Anirudh
  • (D) Arunima

Question 12:

Assertion (A): Mercury is preferred in clinical thermometer over alcohol.

Reason (R): Alcohol has O–H polar bond.

  • (A) both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
  • (B) both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • (C) A is correct but R is incorrect
  • (D) A is incorrect but R is correct

Question 13:

How many triangles are there in the given figure?



  • (A) 13
  • (B) 14
  • (C) 12
  • (D) 15

Question 14:

A mother’s age is 5 times her daughter’s age and after 5 years the sum of their ages will be 76 years. What is the present age of the daughter?

  • (A) 11 years
  • (B) 16 years
  • (C) 21 years
  • (D) 26 years

Question 15:

A father is 10 years older than his son. In 10 years, his age will be 1.5 times his son’s age. What is the present age of the father?

  • (A) 20 years
  • (B) 35 years
  • (C) 25 years
  • (D) 30 years

Question 16:

Ravi’s grandfather is 55 years older than him and Ravi is 25 years younger than his father. The combined age of all three of them is 95 years. How old is Ravi’s grandfather?

  • (A) 65 years
  • (B) 60 years
  • (C) 70 years
  • (D) 30 years

Question 17:

If a product is created with subproducts A and B in the ratio 1:1, then its cost is INR 500 per unit. If it is created with subproducts A and B in the ratio 3:1, then its cost is INR 300 per unit. What are the costs per unit (in INR) of subproducts A and B respectively?

  • (A) 900, 100
  • (B) 300, 700
  • (C) 700, 300
  • (D) 100, 900

Question 18:

Price of a commodity falls by 20%. By what percent should it be raised to get back to the same level?

  • (A) 20%
  • (B) 25%
  • (C) 15%
  • (D) none of these

Question 19:

By selling an item at INR 2000, you incur a loss of 25%. At what price (in INR, approximately) should you have sold it to make a profit of 20%?

  • (A) 3199
  • (B) 3000
  • (C) 4000
  • (D) 3500

Question 20:

A person imports cars at the rate INR 8.5 lakh per car and sells them at INR 12 lakh per car. He spends 10% of the selling price on taxes. If he sells 24 such cars, what is his profit (in INR)?

  • (A) 84 lakh
  • (B) 55.2 lakhs
  • (C) 63.6 lakhs
  • (D) 75.6 lakhs

Question 21:

You have the revenues of the three companies A, B and C in each of the years from 2018 to 2022 in the table given below. Which team had the highest average revenue in these five years?



  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) all 3 of them had the same revenue

Question 22:

Shivang visits his village after a long time. He goes 7 km north from the Domino’s outlet. He then takes a right turn and walks for 14 km to reach a temple. The village bus stop is 14 km east of the Domino’s outlet. There is a mall in the village that is 10 km south of the bus stop. There is a park exactly in between the mall and the bus stop. What exactly is the location of this park in comparison with the temple?

  • (A) 10 km south
  • (B) 12 km south
  • (C) 12 km north
  • (D) 10 km north

Question 23:

Gauri can complete a work in 3 hours and she is 2 times more efficient than Sita. How long will they take to finish a work 2 times as big if they work together on it?

  • (A) 4 hours
  • (B) 3.5 hours
  • (C) 2.5 hours
  • (D) 2 hours

Question 24:

If \( + \) means division, \( - \) means addition, \( \times \) means subtraction and \( \div \) means multiplication, then find the value of \( 16 \div 32 - 72 + 6 \).


Question 25:

A abuses B, by which B is provoked. Because of this provocation, B takes out a gun and shoots at A. The bullet hits C, who is out of sight but is standing near A. C dies. Here, B did not intend or know that the bullet would hit C. B has committed

  • (A) death by negligence
  • (B) no offence
  • (C) murder
  • (D) culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Question 26:

Priya promises Shivi that she will obtain a public employment for Shivi and in return Shivi agrees to pay INR 10,000 to Priya. The contract is

  • (A) void
  • (B) voidable
  • (C) impossible
  • (D) valid

Question 27:

Principle: An accident physically unavoidable is a good defence under the law of torts.

Facts: Unexpectedly, a biker crossed in front of a bus on a road that was muddy because of the recent downpour. The bus skidded on the road as the driver applied the brakes to stop it from hitting the bicycle. As a result, the front of the plaintiff’s bus, which was approaching from the other way, was struck by the rear of the bus. It was discovered that both buses were being driven at moderate speeds. The accident nonetheless happened despite the driver’s best efforts.

Choose the correct derivation.

  • (A) Self defence
  • (B) Inevitable accident
  • (C) Act of God
  • (D) Necessity

Question 28:

Principle 1: Indian Constitution provides for freedom of speech and expression to all of its citizens.

Principle 2: The freedom is subject to reasonable restrictions like public order, etc.


Fact: At the time of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which denounced Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, the Central Government restricted Internet services in the region mentioned in its order. In certain regions, it reduced the speed from 4G to 2G. These orders were passed by the Central Government from time to time in light of the rumoured being spread about civilian encounter killings to prevent any untoward law and order situation from happening in the region and to quell the spread of fake news.


Choose the correct option.

  • (A) This is a reasonable restriction of the freedom of speech and such action of the Central Government can be justified on the grounds of internal security.
  • (B) This is an unreasonable restriction on the ground that the right to the Internet is a fundamental right.
  • (C) This is an unreasonable restriction as it affects day-to-day activities and e-commerce activities of the residents.
  • (D) This is a reasonable restriction but the act of the Central Government cannot be justified.

Question 29:

Principle: No man should be put in peril twice for the same offence.


Fact: Atul was driving his truck in an inebriated condition, which rammed into a cab killing the driver and the passenger. Atul fled from the scene and was arrested after absconding for a few months. He was prosecuted but for the lack of evidence acquitted. A year later, an eyewitness mustered courage and came forward to the police. The State sought to prosecute Atul again.


Choose the correct derivation.

  • (A) Atul can be prosecuted again because a new eyewitness has come forward.
  • (B) Atul cannot be prosecuted again.
  • (C) Atul cannot be prosecuted because the period of limitations has expired.
  • (D) Atul can be prosecuted because he was not punished.

Question 30:

A and B got married. Ten days after the marriage, the husband asked wife B to attend his friend’s wedding and to wear all her jewellery. Instead of going to the wedding, A took B to the forest and threatened to kill her unless she gave all her jewellery. B removed all her jewellery and scolded her husband and said she would file a police complaint. A lost his temper and started beating B. By hearing the commotion, people came to save B.


Can ‘B’ file a complaint against her husband?

  • (A) No, as husband and wife is considered as one unit and any property within the control of ‘A’ is also under the control of ‘B’.
  • (B) Yes, ‘A’ intentionally put ‘B’ in fear and dishonestly caused ‘B’ harm. Thus he committed extortion.
  • (C) Yes, ‘A’ beats ‘B’ without remorse. Thus he would be responsible for grievous hurt.
  • (D) No, a wife cannot file a case against her husband.

Question 31:

Assertion: Mr. N speaks ill of the business which Mr. O is doing; it amounts to defamation.

Reason: Slander is actionable per se.

  • (A) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
  • (B) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • (C) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • (D) Assertion is true and Reason is false.

Question 32:

Right before her board exam, Sanyuktha’s mother promises to buy her a bike if she scored an overall A+. Sanyuktha scores an A+, but now her mother refuses to buy her a bike. Can Sanyuktha sue her mother?

  • (A) Yes, there was a valid contract since her mother had promised her.
  • (B) No, there was a valid contract but she cannot sue because her mother did not mean it.
  • (C) Yes, it was a valid contract.
  • (D) No, there was no valid contract since there was no legal intention to enter into a contract.

Question 33:

A company XYZ Ltd. has been accused of violating the Environment Protection Act, 1986 by causing pollution in the local river. According to the principle of Strict Liability, what is the company's liability in this case?

  • (A) Company is not liable if it can prove that pollution may be caused by a third party.
  • (B) Company is liable for any damages caused by its action regardless of intent.
  • (C) Company is liable only if it can prove that it took reasonable steps to prevent the pollution.
  • (D) Company is not liable as it did not intend to cause pollution.

Question 34:

Assertion: Indian Government is obligated to foster respect for international treaty obligations.

Reason: Article 51(c), a DPSP, imposes a duty upon the State to respect international law.

  • (A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • (B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • (C) Reason is correct but Assertion is incorrect.
  • (D) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

Question 35:

A delivers several promissory notes to the government treasury for cancellation and consideration into one note. However, the government servant misappropriated the notes. A sues the State as bailee in the current transaction. Which is the likely outcome?

  • (A) The individual servant should be liable as a bailee and not the State.
  • (B) It is not a contract of bailment as it does not satisfy the requirement of bailment.
  • (C) It is a contract of bailment and hence the State is responsible for reasonable care.
  • (D) Misappropriation is not a breach of a bailment.
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