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Exam Overview for RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern (2025)
The RRB JE CBT 1 Exam evaluates candidates across 4 key subjects:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks for each Section |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Time in Minutes | 90 |
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Paper: 16 December, 2024 Shift 2
- Duration: 90 minutes.
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Marks for Correct Answers: +1
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Marks for Un-attempted Questions: 0
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Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers.
- Shift:1 (12:45 PM - 2:15 PM)
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Q1: Which of the following states is also known as the ‘Molassis basin’,
which is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits?
Tripura
Assam
Mizoram
Meghalaya
Q2: What was the venue of the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) in 2024?
Islamabad, Pakistan
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sanghai, China
New Delhi, India
Q3: An electric motor converts electrical energy into:
electron energy
magnetic energy
mechanical energy
nuclear energy
Q4: Why is the depletion of the ozone layer a concern for humans?
It promotes plant growth.
It leads to increased water pollution.
It protects us from harmful radiation.
It increases soil fertility.
Q5: Which of the following categories are NOT a class of consumers?
Carnivores
Herbivores
Parasites
Producers
Q6: In May 2024, the Indian Air Force successfully tested its Arogya Maitri
Disaster Management Cube in ________.
Pokhran
Agra
Mysuru
Bhuj
Q7: Consider a conductor in the plane of the paper with current going from
bottom to the top. What will be the direction of the magnetic field lines to
the left of the conductor?
Perpendicular to the plane of the paper and going in
Opposite to the direction of the current
In the direction of the current
Perpendicular to the plane of the paper and coming out
Q8: The Khilafat committee was formed in Bombay, to defend temporal powers
of Khalifa, in ____________.
July 1919
June 1919
March 1919
January 1919
Q9: According to the Annual Report 2019-20 of the Ministry of Textiles,
India's textileindustry contributes what percentage to the industry output,
in value terms?
7%
6%
15%
18%
Q10: Ravi has purchased an aquarium and was surprised to know that regular
cleaning of aquariums is essential. Why does it have to be regularly
cleaned?
Dead fish and plants may spoil the electric supply of the aquarium.
Dead fish and plants are decomposed by microorganisms and smell bad.
Dead fish and plants may spoil the aeration system of the aquarium.
Dead fish and plants should be disposed of in the soil, not in water.
Q11: Garden is an ecosystem because:
it has both plants, trees and animals like insects, frogs, birds, etc., as
biotic components
the living organisms in it interact with each other and are not affected by
abiotic components
the living organisms in it interact with each other and are affected by
abiotic components
it has only biotic components like plants, trees and flowers
Q12: If a conductor follows the Ohm’s law, then the graph between current
and voltage will be a/an _______.
ellipse
hyperbola
parabola
straight line
Q13: How many seats did the Bhartiya Janata Party win in the Jammu &
Kashmir assemblyelections held in 2024?
39
19
29
49
Q14: Why do non-biodegradable wastes cause environmental problems?
They are toxic to plants only.
They remain in the environment for a long time.
They increase soil fertility.
They can be easily recycled.
Q15: A wire has a resistance of R. If its length is increased by a factor of
8 and its cross-sectional area is decreased by a factor of 4, what is its
new resistance (R')?
R' = 2 R
R' = 32 R
R' = 8 R
R' = 16 R
Q16: What industrial method is most typically used to produce sodium
hydroxide (NaOH)?
Electrolysis of brine
Castner-Kellner process
Contact process
Haber process
Q17: Which ion reduces at the cathode during electrolysis of fresh brine
solution?
Na⁺
OH⁻
H⁺
Cl⁻
Q18: Which metal is placed at the top of the reactivity series?
Copper
Iron
Silver
Potassium
Q19: Which of the following is/are responsible for the depletion of the
ozone layer in the atmosphere?
Ethane
Hydrofluorocarbons
Methane
Chlorofluorocarbons
Q20: Which of the following Constitution Amendments empowers Parliament to
establish common High court for two or more than two States?
6th Constitutional Amendment Act
8th Constitutional Amendment Act
7th Constitutional Amendment Act
9th Constitutional Amendment Act
Q21: Who is the author of ‘Fiction as History: The Novel and the City in
Modern North India,’ published in 2019?
Vasudha Dalmia
Arundhati Roy
Salman Rushdie
Jhumpa Lahti
Q22: Match the Following:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Marginal Efficiency of Capital | A. Spending on consumer goods |
| 2. Autonomous Investment | B. Tendency for employment to fluctuate |
| 3. Consumption Function | C. Expected rate of return on investment |
| 4. Paradox of Thrift | D. Investment independent of income |
| 5. Cyclical Unemployment | E. Increased saving reduces total demand |
1 - E, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - C, 5 - B
1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - C
1 - C, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - B
1 - A, 2 - D, 3 - C, 4 - E, 5 - B
Q23: In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court mention that the
Fundamental Right to Primary Education is the Right to Life under Article 21
of the Indian Constitution?
P Sambamurthy vs Union of India
Navtej Singh Johar vs Union of India
Unni Krishnan vs State of Andhra Pradesh
Shreya Singhal vs Union of India
Q24: What is the name of the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission, a
collaboration with Japan’s JAXA which was approved by India’s National Space
Commission in October 2024?
Lupex
Mopex
SpaceX
Moonet
Q25: If a resistor of 15 Ω carries a current of 2.5 A for 12 seconds, the
heat produced is ______ joules.
900
1125
1800
450
Q26: Thermocol disposables are being widely used in parties and restaurants.
By promoting this practice ______.
we are reducing expenses; disposables are cheap to use
we are increasing the hygiene concern in us
we are making the waste biodegradable
we are increasing non-biodegradable waste
Q27: What is the pH value of pure water at 25°C?
7
5
3
1
Q28: Which of the following options represents the correct Lewis structure
for methane (CH₄)?
A carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms with double bonds
A carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms with single bonds
A carbon atom bonded to one hydrogen atom with a double bond
A carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms with triple bonds
Q29: Which of the following is the correct definition of a homologous
series?
A series of compounds having different functional groups
A series of compounds having the same functional group and similar chemical
properties
A series of compounds having identical physical properties
A series of compounds with the same molecular mass
Q30: If a wire is stretched to quadruple its length without changing its
area, what will happen to its resistivity?
It remains the same.
It doubles.
It halves.
It quadruples.
Q31: What do the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet represent?
The gravitational field
The flow of air around the magnet
The direction and strength of the magnetic field
The movement of electrons around the magnet
Q32: The Fleming's right hand rule is used to find the:
direction of the magnetic field associated with a current carrying conductor
direction of the gravitational field
direction of the current of a current carrying conductor
direction of the motion of the current carrying conductor
Q33: In a redox reaction, reduction can be described as:
loss of electrons
addition of an electronegative element
addition of oxygen
addition of hydrogen
Q34: Which of the following articles deals with the office of the special
officer for Linguistic Minorities?
350-B
351-B
351-A
350-A
Q35: Which of the following teams won the 17th Edition of Indian Premier
League?
Kolkata Knight Riders
Delhi Capitals
Mumbai Indians
Chennai Superkings
Q36: Mohan went to a cafe and ordered a soft drink. The waiter brought his
order in a plastic glass with a plastic straw. Mohan, being environment
friendly, is not happy as:
plastic glass and plastic straw is non biodegradable and persists in soil
for a long time
a plastic glass and plastic straw does not add to the standard of the cafe
the plastic glass and plastic straw were not of his favourite colour
plastic glass and plastic straw spoils the taste of the drink
Q37: The potential difference, V, across the ends of a given metallic wire
in an electric circuit is directly proportional to the current flowing
through it, provided its temperature remains the same. This is known as:
Ohm's law
Ampere's law
Newton's law
Resistance law
Q38: What is the primary function of 'viharas' in Buddhist architecture?
To serve as meditation halls
To house relics
To serve as residential places for Buddhist priests
To hold public gatherings
Q39: Rashi wants to make compost for her kitchen garden. She plans to use
kitchen wastes. Which set of articles is best suited for her work?
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, paper, packing sheets.
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, plastic waste, old mobile phone.
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, paper, torn cotton clothes.
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, plastic waste, thermocol cups.
Q40: Which metal is placed at the top of the reactivity series?
Copper
Iron
Silver
Potassium
Q41: Which of the following best describes why ionic compounds like
potassium bromide (KBr) do NOT conduct electricity in solid form but do in
molten form?
Solid KBr consists of neutral atoms with no free electrons.
Solid KBr has weak ions that do not conduct electricity.
Ionic bonds prevent ion movement in solid KBr.
In molten form, KBr decomposes into gaseous atoms.
Q42: Find the potential difference across the conductor if a conductor has a
current of 150 mA flowing through it with a resistance of 0.8 Ω.
120 V
0.12 V
18.75 V
5.3 V
Q43: What impact does human activities have on the environment?
They help in waste disposal
Only a positive impact
They contribute to environmental pollution
No impact
Q44: Manyakheta was the capital of which of following dynasties during the
eighth century AD?
Rashtrakuta
Prathlaras
Chera
Pala
Q45: What is formed when ammonium dichromate is heated?
Chromium oxide and water
Chromium and oxygen
Chromium oxide and nitrogen
Nitrogen, oxygen and chromium oxide
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Correct Answers: 0
Wrong Answers: 0
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