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Chemistry: Carbon & Compounds Previous Year Questions

8 Chemistry: Carbon & Compounds (General Science) questions asked in RRB JE previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

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Q1RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which synthetic chemicals are responsible for the depletion of ozone in the atmosphere?
  1. AChlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  2. BMethane
  3. CCarbon dioxide
  4. DNitrogen oxides
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Correct answer: (A) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Q2RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
A tube like structure grows down from the pollen grain to the style and reaches the ovule. This pollen tube is responsible for:
  1. Acarrying oxygen to the female germ cell in the ovary
  2. Bcarrying nutrition to the female germ cell in the ovary
  3. Ccarrying the male germ cell to the female germ cell in the ovary
  4. Dcarrying carbon dioxide to the female germ cell in the ovary
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Correct answer: (C) carrying the male germ cell to the female germ cell in the ovary

Q3RRB JE CBT-1, 25 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
What is the primary composition of the stable composite developed by IIT Mandi that prevents 2D semiconductors from degrading?
  1. ACarbon nanotubes embedded in polymer matrix
  2. BBoron nitride mixed with epoxy resin
  3. CTungsten disulfide (WS) encapsulated in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
  4. DGraphene combined with silicone
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Correct answer: (C) Tungsten disulfide (WS) encapsulated in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)

Q4RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Why is potassium hydroxide used in the bell-jar experiment involving photosynthesis?
  1. ATo absorb carbon dioxide
  2. BTo provide sunlight
  3. CTo supply oxygen
  4. DTo remove water
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Correct answer: (A) To absorb carbon dioxide

Q5RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following is the correct relationship between the number of carbon and hydrogen atoms in alkenes?
  1. ACnH2n+4
  2. BCnH2n+2
  3. CCnH2n-2
  4. DCnH2n
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Correct answer: (D) CnH2n

Q6RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which substance has a molecular mass of 44 u?
  1. ACarbon monoxide
  2. BCarbon dioxide
  3. CMethane
  4. DAmmonia
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Correct answer: (B) Carbon dioxide

Q7RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
When methane (CH4) burns completely in the presence of sufficient oxygen, which products are formed?
  1. ACarbon dioxide and carbon
  2. BCarbon and hydrogen
  3. CCarbon dioxide and water
  4. DCarbon monoxide and water
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Correct answer: (C) Carbon dioxide and water

Q8RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Atomic masses of elements are compared with a standard reference. Carbon-12 was chosen as the standard for the atomic mass unit mainly because:
  1. ACarbon is present in very large amounts in nature
  2. BCarbon shows very little chemical reactivity with elements
  3. CCarbon-12 gives atomic masses close to whole numbers
  4. DCarbon is able to form a large number of compounds
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Correct answer: (C) Carbon-12 gives atomic masses close to whole numbers

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