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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: 18 December, 2024 Shift 1
- 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 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
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Q1: Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was introduced in 2023.
2) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam ensures 33% reserved seats for women in the Parliament, Legislative Assemblies and Delhi Assembly.
3) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be in force for 10 years only.
1) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was introduced in 2023.
2) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam ensures 33% reserved seats for women in the Parliament, Legislative Assemblies and Delhi Assembly.
3) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be in force for 10 years only.
1 only
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
Q2: What would happen to dead plants and animals if decomposers were absent
from an ecosystem?
They would persist, and the natural replenishment of soil would be hindered.
They would quickly turn into soil.
They would be eaten by consumers.
They would become producers.
Q3: For which mission of ISRO has the International Astronautical Federation
(IAF) awarded ISRO the World Space Award?
Chandrayaan-3
Aditya-L1
Venus Mission
Chandrayaan-2
Q4: With which of the following pricing approaches is a product's price
equal to its marginal cost?
Mark-up pricing
Factor pricing
Marginal cost pricing
Price discrimination
Q5: Article 51 A (b) of the Indian Constitution states that it is the duty
of the citizens 'to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the
______.
national struggle for freedom
global values and principles
political ideas of various parties
customs and traditions of India
Q6: The potential difference versus current plot for a conducting wire is a
straight line. The slope of this line gives us the:
current flowing through the wire
voltage across the wire
number of electrons in the wire
resistance of the wire
Q7: Which of the following reactions is an example of a precipitation
reaction?
HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O
CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
NaCl + AgNO₃ → NaNO₃ + AgCl
Q8: In which year did the amount of ozone begin to drop sharply in the
atmosphere?
1950
1980
1960
1970
Q9: What is the reason for CFC free refrigerators being manufactured for use
throughout the world?
CFC makes refrigeration a tough process.
CFC is a synthetic chemical which depletes the ozone layer.
CFC is tough to handle for the refrigeration industry.
CFC is cheap for use in refrigerators.
Q10: The climate of the Thar desert is best described as ______.
tropical rainforest
temperate
humid subtropical
arid
Q11: What architectural style is the Meenakshi Amman Temple known for?
Indo-Saracenic
Gothic
Roman
Dravidian
Q12: What term can be used for substances that are broken down by biological
processes?
Non-biodegradable
Compostable
Biodegradable
Recyclable
Q13: Which synthetic chemicals are responsible for the depletion of ozone in
the atmosphere?
Nitrogen oxides
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Q14: Which of the following substances will take the longest time to degrade
naturally in the environment?
Leaves
Leather
Paper
Cardboard box
Q15: Which attribute of a paper cup makes it better than a plastic cup for
our environment?
Non-biodegradable
Not disposable
Disposable
Biodegradable
Q16: The first ruler of Delhi Sultanate was:
Alauddin Khalji
Iltutmish
Balban
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Q17: If a substance has a pH of 11, which of the following statements is
true?
It is neutral and does not change the litmus colour.
It is acidic and does not change the colour of the litmus paper.
It is basic and can turn red litmus paper blue.
It is acidic and can turn blue litmus paper red.
Q18: If three resistors of 6 \(\Omega\), 3 \(\Omega\) and 2 \(\Omega\) are
connected in parallel, the total equivalent resistance is ______.
\(2 \Omega\)
\(1 \Omega\)
\(0.5 \Omega\)
\(11 \Omega\)
Q19: When two elements react to form a compound, it can be classified as:
double displacement
displacement
combination
decomposition
Q20: Who was appointed as the new head coach of the junior men’s hockey team
in August 2024?
Shankar Lakshman
Prithipal Singh
Harmanpreet Singh
PR Sreejesh
Q21: Why is monitoring pH crucial for understanding the impacts of acid rain
on soil and water ecosystems?
Acid rain increases the pH of soil and water bodies.
Acid rain does not affect soil and water ecosystems.
Acid rain only makes the water taste sour.
Acid rain decreases the pH, harming aquatic life and soil nutrient
availability.
Q22: If the length of a wire-shaped resistor is doubled, the resistivity:
is halved
remains the same
is doubled
is quadrupled
Q23: When was the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS) established?
1959
1983
1988
1972
Q24: Fleming’s Right-Hand Rule is applicable in the case of ______.
fuse wires
electric generators
electric kettles
electric motors
Q25: A copper wire has a resistance of 10 Ω. If it is replaced with a wire
of the same material and length but twice the cross-sectional area, its
resistance will be ______.
5 Ω
10 Ω
2.5 Ω
20 Ω
Q26: Which of the following can be broken down by biological processes?
Aluminium foil
Milk packets
Plastic bottles
Vegetable peels
Q27: In which direction does the force act on a conductor placed in a
magnetic field in an electric motor?
In the direction of the current
Perpendicular to both the current and magnetic field
Opposite to the magnetic field
Along the magnetic field
Q28: In the reaction CuO+H₂→Cu+H₂O, the substance reduced is:
H₂
H₂O
Cu
CuO
Q29: How many of the following Union territories were created after State
Reorganisation Act passed in 1956?
4
7
5
6
Q30: Which of the following represents a combination reaction?
CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂
2KClO₃ → 2KCl + 3O₂
NaCl + AgNO₃ → AgCl + NaNO₃
CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
Q31: Why do iron filings arrange themselves in a pattern around a bar
magnet?
Because of the magnetic field
Due to electric charge
Due to gravitational force
Because they are heavy
Q32: What happens to the resistance of most conductors as their temperature
increases?
It increases.
It becomes zero.
It decreases.
It remains the same.
Q33: What role do green plants and certain bacteria play in an ecosystem?
Decomposers
Parasites
Producers
Consumers
Q34: Which of the following will cause the greatest increase in power
dissipation for a given resistor?
Halving the resistance
Doubling the resistance
Doubling the voltage across the resistor
Halving the current through the resistor
Q35: Which ion is responsible for the acidic properties of acids?
H⁺
OH⁻
Cl⁻
Na⁺
Q36: Which of the following can be minimised through the implementation of
proper sewage treatment?
Air pollution
Noise pollution
Water pollution
Soil pollution
Q37: Which of the following combinations would produce a precipitate?
NaCl + KNO₃
NaOH + Na₂SO₄
NaOH + NaCl
NaOH + FeCl₃
Q38: Who among the following women started the Women's Indian Association in
1917?
Sarojini Naidu
Annie Besant
Madam Bhikaji Cama
Usha Mehta
Q39: The author of the famous novel 'Midnight's Children' is:
Salman Rushdie
Khushwant Singh
Shashi Tharoor
Ruskin Bond
Q40: When lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes to form lead monoxide (PbO),
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and oxygen (O₂). The brown gas seen during the
reaction is:
nitric oxide (NO)
lead monoxide (PbO)
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
oxygen (O₂)
Q41: What was the venue of the North Atlantic treaty Organization (NATO)
Summit in July 2024?
London, England
Paris, France
Washington, D.C., United States
New York, United States
Q42: Which of the following articles empowers the President to make
regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the union
territories?
Article 240
Article 243
Article 239
Article 244
Q43: According to experimental results, when does the magnitude of the force
on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field become the highest?
When the current is opposite to the magnetic field
When the current is parallel to the magnetic field
When the current flows at any angle to the magnetic field
When the current is perpendicular to the magnetic field
Q44: A solution has a pH of 12. Which ion concentration is higher in this
solution?
Both $\text{H}^+$ and $\text{OH}^-$ are equal
More number $\text{S}^{2-}$ ions and more $\text{Cl}^-$
Only $\text{OH}^-$
Only $\text{H}^+$
Q45: Which country gave the name 'Dana' to the cyclone that hit India from
the Bay of Bengal?
The Maldives
The United Arab Emirates
Oman
Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answers: 0
Wrong Answers: 0
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Final Thoughts
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Next Steps
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18th December, 2024 Shift 2, 3, and 16th December Shift 1, 2, 3 and others
Shifts of 2024 RRB JE CBT-1 Shifts
to gain a complete understanding of the exam. Consistent practice with real
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