How many questions are there in this paper?

This paper contains 150 items (questions).

What type of questions are asked in this paper?

This paper consists of objective-type questions.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers?

Yes, there will be a penalty for wrong answers. One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty for each wrong answer.

What happens if more than one answer is marked for a question?

If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer, and there will be a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question.

Is there any penalty for leaving a question blank?

No, if a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question.

Can I take the Test Booklet with me after the exam?

Yes, you are permitted to take away the Test Booklet with you after the examination concludes.

Engineering Services Examination 2018 Civil Engineering Question Paper PDF

Name: Engineering Services Examination 2018 Civil Engineering Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: Engineering Services Examination 2018, ESE 2018, Civil Engineering Question Paper, UPSC ESE Civil Engineering, Objective Questions Civil Engineering, ESE Previous Year Paper, Civil Engineering Exam, UPSC Civil Engineering, Engineering Paper PDF, ESE Exam Pattern, Civil Engineering Syllabus, ESE Preparation, UPSC Exam, Government Engineering Exam, Civil Engineering MCQ

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2018

Year 2018
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 150
Maximum Marks 300
Duration Three Hours

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Engineering Services Examination
Year	2018
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Civil Engineering
Subject	Civil Engineering
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	300
Number of Questions	150
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This is the official question paper for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2018, conducted by UPSC for the Civil Engineering discipline. The paper consists of 150 objective-type questions to be answered within a duration of three hours, carrying a maximum of 300 marks. Aspirants can use this previous year's paper to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and important topics, aiding in their preparation for the ESE exam.

Major Topics Covered

Building Stones
Concrete Mix
Cement Properties
Workability of Concrete
Aggregates

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Engineering Services 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

ESE 2017 Civil Engineering Question Paper
ESE 2019 Civil Engineering Question Paper
ESE Civil Engineering Previous Year Papers
ESE 2018 Civil Engineering Answer Key
ESE Civil Engineering Syllabus
ESE Civil Engineering Exam Pattern
SSC JE
State PSC AE Exams

Instructions

CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENCODE AND FILL
IN THE ROLL NUMBER AND TEST BOOKLET SERIES CODE A, B, C OR D CAREFULLY AND WITHOUT ANY OMISSION OR DISCREPANCY AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACES IN THE OMR ANSWER SHEET.
ANY OMISSION/DISCREPANCY WILL RENDER THE ANSWER SHEET LIABLE FOR REJECTION.
You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions).
Each item comprises four responses (answers).
You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
You have to mark your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.
There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong answer even if one (i) of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (iii) for that question.
DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Consider the following statements for selecting building stones:

(1) Seasoning of stones is essential and is done by soaking in water
(2) Specific gravity of stone is to be more than 2.7
(3) Porosity of stone affects its durability
(4) Climatic conditions decide the type of stone to be used in construction
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q2. Consider the following statements :

(1) Hydrophobic cement grains posseses low wetting ability
(2) Rapid-hardening cement is useful in concreting under static, or running water
(3) Quick-setting cement helps concrete to attain high strength in the initial period
(4) White cement is just a variety of ordinary cement free of colouring oxides
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

Q3. Consider the following statements :

(1) Rich mixes are less prone to bleeding than lean ones
(2) Bleeding can be reduced by increasing the fineness of cement
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q4. The yield of concrete per bag of cement for a concrete mix proportion of 1:1.5:3 (with adopting 2/3 as the coefficient) is

(a) 0.090 \text m³
(b) 0.128 \text m³
(c) 0.135 \text m³
(d) 0.146 \text m³

Q5. Consider the following statements :

(1) Workability of concrete increases with the increase in the proportion of water content
(2) Concrete having small-sized aggregates is more workable than that containing large-sized aggregate
(3) For the same quantity of water, rounded aggregates produce a more workable concrete mix as compared to angular and flaky aggregates
(4) A concrete mix with no slump shown in the slump cone test indicates its very poor workability
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Engineering Services Examination (ESE).

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Civil Engineering.

What is the total duration for the exam?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 300.

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