Indian Forest Service 2019 Civil Engineering Paper II Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper CIVIL ENGINEERING Paper - II
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2019, specifically for Civil Engineering Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles. It comprises a total of eight questions, with candidates required to attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper is allocated a duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 200 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation for the IFS Main examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Timber properties
  • Partition walls
  • Highway engineering
  • Building orientation
  • Circulation in buildings
  • Overtaking sight distance
  • Leveling
  • Gradient calculation
  • Pavement design

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2020 Civil Engineering Paper II
  • Engineering Services Examination 2019 Civil Engineering Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2019 Civil Engineering Paper II Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Engineering Services Exam Civil Engineering Syllabus
  • Indian Forest Service Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Engineering Services Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least \overline{ONE} question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) Briefly discuss the compressive strength and tensile strength properties of timber for the use of timber as a structural element of a building.

(b) What are the advantages of partition walls in a building? What are the requirements of a good partition wall?

(c) A 3.0 km section of the highway between two points A and B on the ground appears on an aerial photograph which was taken with a camera of focal length 15.0 mm. The photo-coordinates of point A are (20.5, 15.5) mm and point B are (-15.5, -20.5) mm with their ground height as 250 m and 210 m above mean sea level, respectively. Compute the flying height of the aircraft above mean sea level.

(d) A curve of 600 m radius on a BG section has a limited transition of 50 m length. If the Maximum Sectional Speed (MSS) is 100 kmph, compute the maximum permissible speed and superelevation. Assume actual cant is equal to cant deficiency permitted at maximum speed.

(e) Determine the spacing between contraction joints for 4.0 m slab width having a thickness of 25 cm and f = 1.5, for (i) Plain Cement Concrete; allowable Sc = 0.8 kg/cm^2, and (ii) Reinforced Cement Concrete 1.0 cm dia bars at 0.30 m spacing. Assume unit weight of cement concrete W = 2400 kg/m^3, and allowable tensile stress in steel = 1400 kg/cm^2.

Section A

Q2.

(a) What are the factors affecting orientation of a building? What do you understand by horizontal circulation and vertical circulation in a building ? Briefly discuss the suitability of lifts and ramps for vertical circulation in a building.

(b) The speed of overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 80 and 50 kmph respectively, on a two-way traffic road. The acceleration of overtaking vehicle is 1.11 ext{ m/sec}^2. Compute the (i) safe overtaking sight distance, (ii) minimum length of overtaking zone and desirable length of overtaking zone, and (iii) draw a neat sketch of the overtaking zone and show the positions of the sign post.

(c) The following consecutive readings were taken with a Level Instrument and 4 m staff : 0.680, 1.455, 1.855, 2.330, 2.885, 3.380, 1.055, 1.860, 2.265, 3.540, 0.835, 0.945, 1.530 and 2.250 m, on a sloping ground. The RL of the starting point was 80.750 m. Enter the readings in a proper tabular form and find out the RLs of other points by Rise and Fall method. Compute the gradient of line joining first and last point, if all observations have been taken at a regular 30 m interval.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2019.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is the CIVIL ENGINEERING Paper - II.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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