Can we have a try block without a catch block in Java?

Yes, in Java, you can have multiple catch blocks for a single try block. When you write code that may throw different types of exceptions, you can specify multiple catch clauses to handle those exceptions separately.

The placement of catch blocks is important. You should place the most specific (child) exception type before the more general (parent) exception type in the catch blocks. This way, the more specific catch block will be reached first, ensuring the exception is handled properly. If you put a catch block for a more general exception type before a catch block for a more specific exception type, the specific catch block might never be reached, and the code may not handle the exception correctly.

By using several catch blocks, you can handle distinct exception types differently, improving exception handling and giving you more control over how the program behaves under unusual circumstances.