Logical Reasoning Questions for CLAT 2026 | QB Set 1

When artist Shilo Suleiman first arrived at COP28 in December, she was very aware of being a mere 2,000 km from Gaza. Given the UAE’s many restrictions around what can and can’t be said, she had been warned: stick to the climate and don’t bring up the war. But it all changed once she got there. Fearless Collective, an organisation founded by Suleiman in 2012, propels social justice movements through art and creativity, and as they do every year, had arrived at COP to protest for climate justice. 

But once there, they ended up forming connections: with the climate alliance for Palestine, Palestinian activists, Sudanese activists and others, and before they knew it, they were protesting against the Gaza war. Of course, they had to be creative about it. “Within the U.N. space, the rules for what can and can’t be said kept changing,” says Suleiman, 35. “One day, they’d say, ‘You can’t use the word Gaza.’ Then they’d say, ‘You can’t use the word ‘Palestine’, you can’t say ‘From the river to the sea’, ‘You can’t talk about ceasefire.’ They kept changing the rules, so that every poster, every banner you were holding could be termed objectionable.” 

Fed up, Fearless found a way around these restrictions: they started reciting the names of Gazans killed since the war started. One by one, they’d stand up, recite the name of a martyr, and write his or her name on their hand in henna. “This was a sign of solidarity and compassion, but it was also a way to counter the many restrictions that COP authorities had imposed on war-related protests,” says Suleiman. Stories like Suleiman’s are increasingly common — where rising restrictions and stricter surveillance are creating a hostile environment for protests and protesters at large. But from these restrictions is often born a greater creativity.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/article67744720.ece

Questions:

1. What is the likely conclusion that can be drawn from Shilo Suleiman’s experience at COP28?
(a) COP28 authorities were supportive of protests related to the Gaza war.
(b) Fearless Collective faced challenges in expressing their views on the Gaza war due to changing rules.
(c) Fearless Collective successfully convinced COP28 to change their rules on war-related protests.
(d) Shilo Suleiman regrets attending COP28 due to the restrictions on discussing the war.

2. What can be inferred about the atmosphere at COP28 based on Shilo Suleiman’s experience?
(a) COP28 had a relaxed atmosphere that encouraged open discussions.
(b) COP28 had strict restrictions on discussions related to the Gaza war.
(c) Fearless Collective did not face any challenges in expressing their views at COP28.
(d) Shilo Suleiman refrained from engaging in discussions related to the Gaza war.

3. What assumption does Shilo Suleiman make when deciding to attend COP28 despite warnings about restrictions?
(a) COP28 would have a lenient approach to discussions on the Gaza war.
(b) Fearless Collective’s artistic approach would be appreciated at COP28.
(c) COP28 authorities would not change the rules for war-related protests.
(d) Fearless Collective would not face any challenges in expressing their views.

4. What can be inferred about Fearless Collective’s strategy to protest at COP28?
(a) Fearless Collective was unprepared for the changing rules at COP28.
(b) Fearless Collective adapted creatively to overcome restrictions on war-related protests.
(c) Fearless Collective only focused on climate justice issues at COP28.
(d) Fearless Collective faced opposition from other activist groups at COP28.

5. Which of the following, if true, would weaken Fearless Collective’s strategy at COP28?

(a) COP28 authorities were open to discussions on the Gaza war from the beginning.
(b) Fearless Collective faced similar challenges at previous climate conferences.
(c) The international community condemned Fearless Collective’s approach at COP28.
(d) Shilo Suleiman was unaware of the restrictions before attending COP28.

6. What would be the most logical course of action for Fearless Collective in future climate conferences based on the passage?
(a) Continue with the same creative protest strategy regardless of restrictions.
(b) Avoid attending climate conferences with strict rules on discussions.
(c) Collaborate with other activist groups to address challenges collectively.
(d) Engage in direct confrontations with COP28 authorities to challenge restrictions.

ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS:

1. Answer: B
Explanation: Shilo Suleiman’s experience at COP28, as described in the article, suggests that Fearless Collective faced challenges in expressing their views on the Gaza war due to changing rules. The passage mentions how the rules for what can and can’t be said kept changing within the U.N. space, leading Fearless to find creative ways to protest against the Gaza war.

2. Answer: B
Explanation: The passage indicates that Fearless Collective faced challenges and restrictions at COP28 when expressing their views on the Gaza war. This implies a restrictive atmosphere at COP28 regarding discussions related to the war.

3. Answer: A
Explanation: Shilo Suleiman’s decision to attend COP28 despite warnings implies the assumption that COP28 would have a lenient approach to discussions on the Gaza war. The passage mentions that she was warned about restrictions but decided to attend, suggesting an underlying assumption about the atmosphere at COP28.

4. Answer: B
Explanation: The passage describes how Fearless Collective adapted creatively to changing rules by reciting the names of Gazans killed and writing them on their hands in henna. This indicates a strategic and creative approach to overcome the restrictions on war-related protests.

5. Answer: A
Explanation: If COP28 authorities were open to discussions on the Gaza war from the beginning, it would weaken the argument that Fearless Collective faced significant challenges and restrictions.

6. Answer: C
Explanation: Collaborating with other activist groups to address challenges collectively would be a logical course of action for Fearless Collective to navigate restrictions and increase their impact in future climate conferences.