Polymers JEE Main PYQs, 2020 to 2023

Polymers has 19 questions in JEE Main papers from 2020 to 2023, about 4.8 per year across all shifts. The most asked topic is Addition and Condensation Polymers (7 questions), followed by Natural and Synthetic Polymers (4) and Condensation Polymers (3).

Updated 26 Sep 2026

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19Total PYQs

4Years covered

6Topics

2023 Apr S2Latest paper

Polymers questions per year

Year	Questions
2023	2
2022	8
2021	6
2020	3

Topic-wise weightage

Topic	Questions	Share of chapter	Last asked
Addition and Condensation Polymers	7	37%	2023
Natural and Synthetic Polymers	4	21%	2022
Condensation Polymers	3	16%	2021
Addition Polymers	2	11%	2023
Classification of Polymers	2	10%	2022
Biodegradable Polymers	1	5%	2021

Sample questions from recent papers

JEE Main 2023 · 11 Apr · Shift 2 · Addition and Condensation Polymers

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Ethene at 333 to $343 \mathrm{~K}$ and $6$ - $7$ atm pressure in the presence of $\mathrm{AlEt}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{TiCl}_{4}$ undergoes addition polymerization to give LDP.

Statement II : Caprolactam at $533$ - $543 \mathrm{~K}$ in $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ through step growth polymerizes to give Nylon 6.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(C)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Answer: (C)

Step-by-step solution

JEE Main 2023 · 11 Apr · Shift 1 · Addition Polymers

The polymer $\mathrm{X}$ - consists of linear molecules and is closely packed. It is prepared in the presence of triethylaluminium and titanium tetrachloride under low pressure. The polymer $\mathrm{X}$ is-

(A)High density polythene
(B)Polytetrafluoroethane
(C)Low density polythene
(D)Polyacrylonitrile

Answer: (A)

Step-by-step solution

JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jul · Shift 2 · Natural and Synthetic Polymers

Which of the following is NOT a natural polymer?

(A)Protein
(B)Starch
(C)Rubber
(D)Rayon

Answer: (D)

Step-by-step solution

JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 1 · Classification of Polymers

The polymer, which can be stretched and remains its original status on releasing the force is

(A)Bakelite.
(B)Nylon 6, 6.
(C)Buna-N.
(D)Terylene.

Answer: (C)

Step-by-step solution

JEE Main 2021 · 26 Aug · Shift 1 · Condensation Polymers

The polymer formed on heating Novolac with formaldehyde is :

(A)Bakelite
(B)Polyester
(C)Melamine
(D)Nylon 6, 6

Answer: (A)

Step-by-step solution

JEE Main 2021 · 25 Jul · Shift 2 · Biodegradable Polymers

A biodegradable polyamide can be made from :

(A)Glycine and isoprene
(B)Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
(C)Glycine and aminocaproic acid
(D)Styrene and caproic acid

Answer: (C)

Step-by-step solution

All 19 questions are in the free PDF above, grouped by topic.

Frequently asked

How many questions come from Polymers in JEE Main?

19 questions from 2020 to 2023, about 4.8 per year. In 2023 it had 2.

Which Polymers topics are most important for JEE Main?

By past papers: Addition and Condensation Polymers (37%), Natural and Synthetic Polymers (21%) and Condensation Polymers (16%) of all Polymers questions.

Is the Polymers PYQ PDF free?

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